James Gerald "Buck" Joyce, 60, of Bridgeton, Mo., born Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1953, in Granite City, Ill., died at 3:57 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at his residence.

Mr. Joyce was employed at Hussmann Corporation in St. Louis, Mo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Sadie, nee Little, Joyce; three brothers, Harold, Mike and J.T. Joyce; and sister, Earline Joyce Cook.

Surviving are three daughters, Shelly Joyce of Granite City, Ill., Jamie Joyce of Granite City, Ill., and Tiffany Joyce of Granite City, Ill.; granddaughter, Breanna Nichol of Granite City, Ill.; former wife, Barbara Dine; and his significant other, Kay Robinson.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association . Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.sunsethillcemetery.com

Visitation: Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, at Sunset Hill Funeral Home, Glen Carbon, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, at the funeral home with Lee Swallows officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates, Glen Carbon, Ill.