Joey Earl Sillyman, son of the late Earl Theodore and Faye Gertrude (Collins) Sillyman, was born Sept. 17, 1954, in Houston, Mo., where he grew up and graduated from Houston High School in 1972.
After graduating from high school, Joey continued his education at the University of Missouri – Rolla and graduated in 1977 with a degree in engineering technology.
Joey was united in marriage to Carol Alexander and they were blessed with two children: Bryce Sillyman and Emily Sillyman.
In 2015, Joey was united in marriage to Myong Hui Hamilton.
Joey entered the United States Army in 1977 and served his country faithfully. He earned several awards and commendations; some of which include: Meritorious Service Medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Marksmanship Badge Pistol .45 Cal and Parachutist Badge. He served until his honorable discharge in August 1988. In 1989, he joined the Army National Guard in 1989 and served until 2001. Joey also served his country by working as a federal civil service employee from 1990 until 2001 when he had to retire due to health issues.
Joey loved to help other people and did so by serving as a Disabled American Veterans and American Legion Chaplain. He enjoyed volunteering with the organizations and doing whatever needed to be done. He was also a member of the Officer’s Club and the Houston Alumni Association.
In his spare time, Joey enjoyed playing board games and traveling. At an early age, Joey made a profession of faith and was currently attending Westside Baptist Church of Waynesville.
Joey passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, in the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., having attained the age of 61 years. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him.
Joey leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Myong Hui Sillyman of Jefferson City, Mo.; two children, Emily Sillyman of Wichita, Kan., and Bryce Sillyman of Knoxville, Tenn.; two brothers, Jerry Sillyman of Houston, Mo., and Jim Sillyman of Crowley, Texas; six grandchildren, Gwen and Elly Sillyman both of Wichita, Kan., and Abby, Grant, Jacob and Nathan Sillyman all of Knoxville, Tenn.; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert with Pastor John Shaw officiating. The songs “Amazing Grace” and “I’ll Fly Away” were played. Serving as escorts were the United States Army.
Burial with military honors followed in the Dykes Cemetery of Houston, Mo. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Online condolences can be sent at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com.
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