
1943-2026
Ronald Joy Stiles, 82, passed away May 16, 2026, at Southwind at Spearville Senior Living, Spearville, Kan. Â He was born Dec. 25, 1943, in Golden, Missouri, to Milburn Ebineser and Alice Marie (Phillips) Stiles.
Joy, a graduate of Rozel High School, was a skilled lifelong welder working for Western Truck and Equipment of Great Bend and Roto Mix of Hoisington. Â He was a member of Community Christian Church, Great Bend, was an avid Kansas City Chiefs, KU, and KC Royals fan, enjoyed hunting, and using his skill to fabricate metal yard art. Â Above all, Joy cherished time with family.
He is survived by one son, Dustin Stiles of Russell; one brother, Robert Stiles of Iowa; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by son, Darin Stiles; daughter, Kimberly Mason; three brothers, Paul Stiles, Lonnie Stiles, Don Stiles; and three sisters, Faye Farewell, Louise Phillips, and Wanda Shields.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Jon Hembree presiding. Â Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Â Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family present to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Â Memorials may be given to Southwind at Spearville Senior Living, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS Â 67530.
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