Frank Joyner

ARLINGTON, VA – Frank Junior Joyner, age 80, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born in Nash County, NC on February 3, 1943, he was the son of the late Frank Russell Joyner and Daisy Cockrell Joyner. He was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Harold Raymond Joyner, William David Joyner, Lester Earl Joyner (Linda Boone Joyner); four sisters Nettie Mae Batchelor (John Astor Batchelor), Dorothy Marie Joyner, Virginia Ruth Crisp Brown (Roland Crisp, Linwood Brown), Lorine Batchelor; brother-in-law Jack Cockrell. Frank was born and raised in Nash County. He attended Nash County Schools until graduation in 1963. Frank was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was so proud of his “roots” and loved telling people about his upbringing. Frank lived and worked in Arlington, VA at The Pentagon for more than thirty years. While there he still managed to write a weekly news article for the Nashville Graphic by gleaning information from friends still living in the Nashville area. He enjoyed remembering his family by sending hundreds of birthday and Christmas cards over the years. Frank is survived by his brother Jimmie Joyner and sister Lynette Joyner Cockrell both from Rocky Mount NC; brother-in-law Bruce Batchelor; sisters-in-law Edith Joyner Phillips, Doris Israel Joyner, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Services will be private. The family would like to say a special thanks to Franks adopted family Alex, Elsa, Jacob Gaudamez and extended family in Falls Church, VA for making him part of your family and later for being his caregivers. Frank had a special love for them and their son Jacob. Also, all the nurses and staff at Capital Caring Health (Hospice) at Carlin Spring Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arlington, VA. 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.