Gene Edward Joyner

Gene Edward Joyner, age 69, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013. Born in Nash County on July 11, 1943, he is the son of the late Merl Joyner and Agnes Viverette Joyner. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lorraine Norman and her husband Ted E. and Beverly Frances Joyner; brother, Billy Joyner; and special aunt, Clara Viverette Boyle. He leaves behind his brothers, Wayne Joyner and wife Peg Brantley of Spring Hope and Ray Joyner and wife Donna Carpenter of Winston Salem; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Gene will also be remembered and greatly missed by his special companion and caregiver for over 30 years, Vicki Luper; his favorite dog, Nephie and cat, Shadow. The family would like to thank Shonteasha Hawkins, Mary Joyner and Janell Stevenson for the loving care shown to Gene during his extended illness. A service to remember Gene will be held at 1:00pm Monday, April 01, 2013 at Pineview Cemetery with Pastor Noah Joyner officiating. Friends and family may come by the funeral home from 9:00am - 11:00am prior to the service to sign the register book. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 4/1, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Service Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Monday 4/1, 1:00 pm Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801