Rocky Mount - Lemuel Clayton Joyner, age 86, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on December 30, 1929, he was the son of the late Lee Clayton Joyner and Mollie Hurdle Joyner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ella Pittman Joyner; brother, James Archie Joyner and sister, Josie Joyner Smith.
LC lived in the same home from the age of 9 days old until his death, at the age of 86. He was a lifelong farmer until his retirement at the age of 62. At that time, he developed a strong passion for gardening. A man of great faith, LC was a member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and a Trustee. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In regards to being a great-grandfather, he was better known as “Old Granddaddy” to the same great-granddaughter who received a $10.00 bill every time she saw him.
LC leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughters, Molly Marleene Joyner (Paul Mickler) of Greensboro; and Nell Joyner Tharrington and husband, Randy, of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Hope Choplin and husband, Eric and Scott Tharrington; and one great-grandchild, Ella Marie Choplin.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 2:00 PM at West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC Hwy. 43, Rocky Mount with Pastor Bill Webb, Rev. Mike Edmondson, and Rev. Steve Edmondson officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be at 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC Hwy. 43, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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.
Visitation
West Edgecombe Baptist Church
13821 NC Highway 43 N
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Tuesday 3/8, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Service
West Edgecombe Baptist Church
13821 NC Highway 43 N
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Tuesday 3/8, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
May God give the family the peace and comfort that you need at this time!
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Mr. Joyner was the kindest and most honorable man I have ever known. I was so extremely blessed to have known him for most of my life. My heart is broken for his sweet family. Praying for comfort and strength for you in the difficult days ahead.
Though are hearts are broken as we grieve our sweet uncle’s home going we give thanks for his wonderful life. He was such a giving person full of love and kindness for all and especially his family. We can only imagine the joy he felt at seeing his sweet Mary Ella, his dear sister Josie and his faithful brother Archie as he entered heaven after seeing his master face to face!. The assurance of eternal life gives us peace and hope. Marleene and Nell have been wonderful to him all his life and especially since the loss of their dear mom. May God give them peace in their memories. Rest in peace Uncle LC- you were the best!!!!!!
Lit a candle in memory of LC Lemuel Clayton Joyner