Billy Joe Groce

On Dec. 8, 1933 the most loving, caring, generous man came into the world at home in Willis, Texas. He met and married his true love and heart Joy Sapp, there they started their lives of joyful adventures. He started his work as a nurseryman, in the family business, leaving the nursery business to go to the US Postal Service as a rural route carrier. He was a friend to everyone, not just co-workers, he included the people on his routes as friends. Always going the extra mile to check on them to make sure they were ok and had everything they needed. When he retired from the postal service, he and the love of his life enjoyed camping and traveling together in their travel trailer. Helping everyone and anyone in need. He was a plumber, electrician, auto mechanic and TV repair man. All in the days before Youtube. He was a jack of all trades and a master of all. He was always a phone call away to help anyone. A few places he and Joy enjoyed traveling to were Nashville, TN, Tyler Texas Rose Parade, Canton, TX and camping with family in Trinity, Texas. He left this earth on Oct. 3, 2022 after a long illness. He is now healed and whole walking the streets of gold with our Lord and Savior. He is preceded in his heavenly reward by his parents W.A. (Papa) and Sally Vera Groce (Mima), twin infant brothers, Brother Edgar (Bubba) Groce, Sister Evelyn (Sis) Johnston, sisters-in-law Jennie V. German, Mary Sapp, brother-in-law Gene Sapp, son-in-law Paul Ward, grandchildren Joey Groce and Austin Groce. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Joy Groce, children Andy (Bonnie) Groce, Cheryl (Richard) King. Grandchildren Jennifer (Adam) Ruyle, Jessica (Sgt. Cale) Fulton, Jason (Whitney) Ward, Jonathon Ward, Nikki (Julian) Cercy, Ashley (Skeeter) Redus, Hunter Groce, Great Grandchildren Jackie Ruyle, Jordan Ruyle, Aydan Ruyle, Wesley Fulton, Barrett Fulton. Arriving soon Jett Redus, and Trinity Cercey. Pallbearers - Adam Ruyle, Jonathon Ward, Jason Ward, Hunter Groce, Skeeter Redus, and Julian Cercey. Honorary Pallbearer - Sgt. Cale Fulton of the US Army. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff and nurses in ER and ICU at HCA Conroe Hospital, Dr. Pierre Khoury and staff, Dr. Timothy Casperson and staff, Dr. Syed Zaidi and staff, Dr. T. Gordy Alam and staff, Dr. Ashesh Desair and staff, Fr. Hussan Yamani and staff, and Dr. Muhammad Quamar. Visitation will be held at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Willis, Texas on Friday October 7, 2022 @ 10:00am, a celebration of life will be held Friday October 7, 2022 @ 11:00am. Burial will follow at Whispering Pines Cemetery with Bro. Curtis Haliford and Eric Holly officiating the services. Those who would like to view the service online may do so by clicking on the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/6579238987 Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com.

Billy Joe Groce

December 8, 1933 - October 3, 2022