ROCKY MOUNT - Donald Edward Joyner, age 76, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on March 18, 1945, he was the son of the late Percy Lindwood Joyner and Ethel Mae Winstead Joyner. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Nancy Lancaster Joyner; and his brother, Jimmie Lee Joyner.
Donald loved to play the guitar and sing with his wife Nancy. He had a love for hunting and working in his shop. He was always known for telling a good joke. He was a member of Temperance Hall United Methodist Church and loved his church family. He was a devoted member of the Temperance Hall Ruritan Club. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all that knew him.
Donald is survived by his daughter, Donna Joyner Pulliam and husband, Mack, of Rocky Mount; his grandson, Hunter Lane Pulliam; his brother, Lindwood Ray Joyner and wife, Patsy, of Rocky Mount; and all his many nieces and nephews, whom he considered to be his second children.
A celebration of Donald's life will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00AM at Temperance Hall United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Edmondson and Pastor Sang Park officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00am to 11:00AM prior to the service at Temperance Hall United Methodist Church.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Donald's memory to Temperance Hall United Methodist Church, 3834 Temperance Hall Road., Elm City, NC 27822
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
Visitation
Location Not Available
Saturday 7/10, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Visitation with the family will be from 10:00am to 11:00AM prior to the service at Temperance Hall United Methodist Church.
Service
Location Not Available
Saturday 7/10, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A celebration of Donald's life will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00AM at Temperance Hall United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Edmondson and Pastor Sang Park officiating.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Donna, Mack, & Hunter, we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. It’s going to be so hard knowing that Uncle Donald and Aunt Nan aren’t next door to my parents’ house anymore. I’m so glad that we were able to sit and hear Uncle Donald’s stories only a few weeks ago. We love y’all and we will miss Uncle Donald! Love, Spud (Daryl), Pinky (Marsha), Tootsie (Maggie), & Pee Wee (Noah)
my deepest sympathy to his family .We were in class together in the 6 th grade! may God strenghten and comfort his family .Was in class with class with his brother Ray as well. God bless everyone
One of the most beautiful families I have had the privilege to meet many years ago when I lived in Rocky Mount. Sweet Donna, your parents were such kind, caring, and genuine people with huge hearts. I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the precious memories you have of Nan and Donald. Sending hugs and prayers to all of you during this most difficult time. Love you, friend.
Sorry for your loss
You will be missed . Rest easy with Nan
I am so sorry for your loss Donna and family. Donald was a sweet and caring man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
In memory of Donald Edward Joyner, Rev. Diane Christianson and John Tolson lit a candle
Ray, I am so sorry to hear about Donald. You three boys (men now) Ray, Jimmy, and Donald and your mom and dad were special to our family.