Obituary for John Joyes
John Peter Joyes, 44, of Winchester, passed way Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Winchester Medical Center.
He was born January 7, the son of Peter R. Joyes and Patricia A. Evans Lines. John was raised in Surrey, England where he completed his tattoo apprenticeship with his mentor, Lionel Titchner. He came to Winchester in 1983 to begin his career and founded State of the Art Tatooing. In a short time John became a sought after artist bringing customers from around the U. S. He was a world renowned tattoo artist and affected many people through his art and life.
Along with his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Jordan Joyes; his step father, David Lines; his brother, Ian Joyes; his grandparents and many relatives still living in England.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at The Lord’s Chapel, 1244 Greenwood Road, Winchester, VA with Rev. Sue Adams officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 12-1:00 p.m. at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the John P. Joyes Memorial Fund, c/o United Bank, 1041 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601.
via Jones Funeral Home.
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John was a great artist, neighbor and man. He will be greatly missed.
Another great artist left Earth to tattoo the angels and saints in Heaven. The Joyes Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
John was about 17 years old when he asked me to teach him to tattoo. He learned the old way, making transfers, soldering needles, and drawing designs.
It was several months before he was allowed to pick a tattoo machine and actually get down to tattooing, he learned fast, and soon became an accomplished tattooists.
A sad time for his family and those that knew him, He was very genuine and loved his art.
John was so proud of his daughter Jordan, and he taught her well, he would often speak of her and tell me how well she was getting on when he began to teach her the art of tattoo.
John always kept in touch.
I will miss those phone calls, but will never forget John’s enthusiasm.
R.I.P good friend.
John was an amazing artist, the best of the best! My family will miss him greatly! Our thoughts & prayers are w/ all of his family & friends.
I met John when I became friends with Jordan. He was friendly, smart, and just a pleasure to be around! I remember how cool it was at that age to get tattoos on my fingernails with Jordan and thinking “John’s the best dad in the world” Though i didnt see him alot, the times I did made me realize how great a person he was, and Jordan always was praising what he had taught her! I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him. He may not be with us on earth any longer but his art will stay with us forever through those he has already has touched, and through the talent he left his daughter. My heart goes out to Joyes family.
I meet John in 1984 when he was in Grandpa Groovy’s old shop. The Tattoos he did then have stood the test of time. He was always supportive in my pusuit of Tattooing. Thank you very much, Sir
When John was 15 years old, he came with me and his brother Ian to spend a week at Seabeck, near Bremerton in Washington State at summer camp. I introduced him to Nolan who was becoming famous for his innovative tattoo styles. On that very first visit John simply fell for the whole idea of tattooing. He loved the people, the lifestyle, the opportunity to make many friends, and from first moment he started drawing little tattoo pictures. He filled many notebooks with ideas of tattoos he imagined. It was from those beginnings that when he returned to the UK he sought out Lionel Tichner and threw himself into learning as much as he could about tattooing. He later blossomed into the talented artist we all knew and loved.
We’ll miss you John. From your Dad, Peter Joyes
i met john just a short couple of months ago threw a good friend of mine who was a good friend of John’s & and worked with John at one point for 10yrs. I was looking for a very special piece to be done on me, A portrait of my daughter.Well we ended up doing two,they turned out beautiful! He just finished them on 7/22/10 we had a lot of time to talk & got to know each other being only two yrs apart we grew up much the same.He made a forever lasting impression in my life.Truly a one of a kind. The same day when he fished my piece Jordan did a piece on me as well as my wife and daughters first tats,Jordan u have a talent,our hearts and thoughts go out to you.
My Brother John Joyes was a larger than life kind of guy.
He was passionate about his “craft” (Tattooing)I say craft because he was an expert, Kind of like a Tradesman with his tools,with the skill of a sergeon with an eye for detail and creativity..John really loved his work.Close friends have told me that “JJ” did over 100,000 Tats in his career.I always RESPECTED the way John ran his shop, the way he treated his customers and the other Artists he had working with him. Totally Professionally. A far cry from the “Grampa Groovy”days of Tattooing in Winchester.
John was a great Dad, raising his Daughter Jordan and being there for her. He also taught her how to Tattoo. and Jordan is now working at State or The Art Tattooing.John loved to ride his HARLEYS both alone and with friends.He love Fast late 60′s and 70′s era cars. I think he still has one in his yard.
In some ways John was a very private man that needed his own space after Tattooing all day (understandably). He loved his House which he helped build with his ex wife Lisa in the early 80′s. John would collect Tats from elite Tattoo artists that he respected. I remember when John turned 18 he had a sleeve done I think by Lionel Tichner in the UK.
John loved his Mom Anne and was concerned for her health during the last few months.(She had suffered multiple stokes)
John loved the UK and traveled there to see family almost regularly.
John and I would talk on a regular basis over the phone( I live in Seattle)
I will always miss my Brother.
He had owned a few throughout his life.
I met John in the 80′s when he first opened State of the Art Tattoo. John was the first real tattoo “artist” that tattooed me. He did many large dragons, eagles, knights, jelly fish and hawks on my arms & chest. I will alway remember on sitting when he was tattooing a large eagle head on my chest and the area was becoming quite irritated, he asked “if you where riding you bike in the rain and trying to get home would you ride hard & fast or slow & steady?” He wanted to know what type of approach to take for the last 30 minutes of the tattoo. John was always a caring and thoughtful person. He came to Fairfax to share dinner w/ me before I moved to Colorado in 1995.
I am proud to have a pic of that eagle’s head in John’s online portfolio and even prouder to show off John’s work.
I wish peace and good memories to his family and friends.
Ride free
I met John in October 1990 when by chance a freind needed a ride to get a tattoo and in return he would pay for a tat for me. John did my first tat (Ford Cobra) and last tat (grandaughter’s portrait) and the other 4 tats that I have. He was very kind and caring and we talked about our lives as her performed his magic with the gun. I went almost ten years without seeing him but when I called to make an appointment he simply said “what do you want now,a Stones Tongue or a Mustang” both of which he did that long ago. Everywhere I go I get comments om my tats and when I’m asked where I got them, I say from John Joyes…… the best tattoo artist in the area….
Sorry this post is so late as I just found out of his death. My condolences to Jordan and the rest of the family….. John will be greatly missed……
Don
i am sad to hear of this because it is like hitting close to home my familly past is rooted in england ,and i met an artise 30 years ago with the name peter joyes in surry bc ,canada he made me a cartoon drawing of me fishing when i showed him my drivers lic. iwas amazing because he said he had met a peter joyes from england prior to our meeting,, i would be very honoured to corispond with you more ,just look me up on face book please ,and i am sad to see your loss ,,sincerely ,,peter m. joyes
I just learned today that John passed away nearly a year ago. How very sad. He was a very kind and immensely talented man.
Ten years ago, a dear friend who had many beautiful dragons and a full sleeve done by John over the years told me about his art. His waiting list was months long and I wanted a tattoo very soon to honor my best friend who was dying of breast cancer. He said, “Call John. Tell him your story. Let him know I’ve sent you.”
John tattooed me 2 days later. It is a beautiful tribute to my best friend, she loved it so much. I am honored to have had the experience to meet him. His gift of kindness meant so much to Patty and me. I will cherish his memory always.
I’m john’s half sister. I wish I would have met him.
i met john in 85 after opening his shop , he did a hand crafted snake /eagle on my arm that still looks great he was a great man a a kind man that new how to run a business , and taught me how to watch out for wannabes well r.i.p. john always still braggin on you love your work and time we talked.ty
I have seven pieces done by John. From 2003-2010, I made it a yearly thing to go see John for a tattoo. As much as I loved his work, I equally looked forward to and enjoyed spending the day in his chair in conversation with him. When my son was old enough to want ink, I steered him to John and they became friends also as John worked on him. Every time I look at my tattoos, or see my chest piece staring back from the mirror, I am thankful and honored to have called John my friend and to have the memory of that friendship represented by his work on me. I haven’t been able to consider a tattoo since we lost John, he did my last work In May, 2010 and also did a piece on my son in July of that year. I called today and spoke to Jordan, I am riding over to John’s shop to see her Saturday to discuss a new piece I want. I miss John, I always will.