Tribute to Bunky

Sadly, my uncle Bunky passed away Sunday morning. He was my mom's older brother and the last of her blood relatives. Although it is a shock and utterly sad, Bunky (Reese Joye) was the wealthiest and most successful member of my family. He held true to values, family, and faith. He died in his sleep after spending his last days doing the things he loved to do. His death is completely unexpected and just goes to show that the Lord will take us when it is time.

Here is some official word on my dear uncle:

Reese Joye, a nationally known Lowcountry attorney, leading expert in DUI law and pioneering personal-injury litigator, died Sunday. He was 70.
Joye was attending a conference in Massachusetts when he was found dead in his hotel room Sunday morning. A cause of death has not been determined, but no foul play is suspected.
As news of his passing reached Charleston, friends and colleagues recalled Joye as a tenacious attorney who worked long hours, did his homework and was always the most prepared lawyer in the courtroom. His firm holds the record for the largest personal injury verdict in state history.
"Reese was certainly a lion of the Charleston trial bar. I learned a lot from him," said local attorney Paul Gibson, a longtime friend. "He will certainly be missed. He raised three immensely successful children. He packed a lot into his life."

I love you Bunky