“LC” Lemuel Clayton Joyner

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 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-442-7041 --> | Tuesday 3/8, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Service West Edgecombe Baptist Church 13821 NC Highway 43 N Rocky Mount, NC 27801 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-442-7041 --> | Tuesday 3/8, 2:00 pm Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801