John Emerson “Gold” Joyner
November 17, 1935 ~ August 17, 2020
A Memorial Service to celebrate Gold’s life has been scheduled.
ROCKY MOUNT – John Emerson “Gold” Joyner, age 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 17, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on November 17, 1935, he was the son of the late J.E. Gold Joyner and Rosa Culpepper Joyner. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jesse Joyner; his sister, Lillian J. Batts; and his son-in-law, Scott Greene.
Gold worked for the United States Postal Service for 40 years. He was the Sectional Center/Postmaster for Eastern North Carolina which included 147 post offices. After retiring, Gold worked as an independent insurance adjuster. He was a lifetime member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and served as an Elder since 1969. Gold served many of the committees of the church over the years, including Church Treasurer for 53 years and Superintendent of Sunday School. Gold was very active in the community, including Board of Adjustments for the City of Rocky Mount and member of the Rocky Mount Rotary Club. Gold joined the West Mount Ruritan Club in 1958. He held all offices in the Ruritan Club. He served as President five times, organized and served as chairman of the Ruritan Club Scholarship Committee since it started in 1987. Gold was awarded the “Tom Downing Award” and the “Ruritan Forever” award. He also delivered Meals on Wheels for the city and county. Gold was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Gold is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nadine B. Joyner; his daughters, Wendy J. Greene of Rocky Mount and Sandy J. Tharrington and husband, Donnie, of Rocky Mount; his granddaughters, Amy Rhodes (William), Anna Tharrington (Jen), and Jenna Greene (Matthew); his great-grandchildren, Austin, Savanna, Jackson, Greyson, Emerson, Trey, Ashton, Necolus, and Noah.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Gold’s life will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 1460 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. A visitation will follow the service in the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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I have such good memories of all of you living next door to us so many years ago. Sending much love.
I have such wonderful memories growing up attending Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. Whenever I have thought about the church Gold Joyner always comes to mind. Prayers for comfort for your family.
To the Joyner family,I am so sorry to hear about Gold. He had compassion for all and will be greatly missed.Gold was an honorable man.He is walking with the Lord now.Trust the Lord for he will comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Sandy, Wendy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Gold was a fine man and I am proud to have known him I am rejoicing for Mr. Gold today because he is with our Savior! God is calling His Saints home.
Condolences to family and RIP GOLD JOYNER!! Teresa Wilson-McMillian Retired Plant ManagerPostmaster
So sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in our prayers.
i really enjoyed many years with gold in the rotary club. he was quite the gentleman. may God bless all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Gold to the Joyner Family. It was a true honor to know him thru Ruritan. We all will miss him dearly.
Our most sincere thoughts and prayers to the entire Gold Joyner Family. Gold was a committed and dedicated fellow Ruritan and served his community and Ruritan to the highest esteem. His honesty and sincerity were always a major attribute. To be in his presence was an honor. He will be missed by many because he gave us all purpose.
My sincere and deepest apologies During this time of loss
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have know and worked with Gold most of my adult life and he will be sorely missed.
Praying for God’s sweet peace and presence to surround and comfort you all in the days ahead.
i worked with Gold he was a fine man I am sure he will be missed me and my family are praying for your family.
Mr. Gold was The Goal Standard in everything he did. He never cut a corner, he did his research, he took his time, and he always got it right. He was old school in his attention to every detail. He left nothing to chance. AND he made many friends along the way. He will be missed a lot by a lot of people!
In memory of John Emerson Gold Joyner, Clarence E Hunter lit a candle
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From the late Bobby (Smiley) Pierce, Pat Pierce
Dear Sandy and Donnie, and Wendy,
I am so sorry for your loss. May Peace be with in your time of hurt and sorrow. May the Memories of Mr. Joyner fill your hearts with warmth and solace.
Sincerely,
Mike Adams
It is with much sadness when we read about, Gold’s death , But I rejoice at his testimony of faith in , Jesus Christ , our Lord and savior , and it is our prayer and assurance that , HE, will comfort and keep you and your family doing these difficult times . We worked with , Gold, as supervisor in RM and Postmaster in our Section center , our prayers be you.
Rev, Dr & Mrs Johnnie Joyner Jr