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William “Sammy” Fred Joyner

November 17, 1938 ~ October 3, 2012

William “Sammy” Fred Joyner Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 03, 2012. Born in Nash County on November 17, 1938, he was the son of the late William Fred Joyner Sr. and Mollie Collins Joyner. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Carol Hardison Minton; sisters, Ruth Joyner Oakley, Pearl Joyner Faircloth and Judy Carol Joyner; and brothers-in-law; Alvin Bone and Bobby Skinner. Sammy enjoyed fishing and collecting model cars but his greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. He retired from Fab-X Metals Inc. in 2005 after 32 years of service. Sammy was a member of Southside Baptist Church. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 54 years, Betty Lou Eason Joyner; son, William Joyner III and wife Terry; daughter, Kim Hood and husband Mike; grandchildren, Sarah, Candis, and William Joyner IV and wife Lindsy, Kristen and Katelyn Hardison, and Dana Hood; great-grandchild, Aubrey Phillips; and son-in-law, Ed Minton. Sammy will also be remembered by his brothers, Tommy Joyner and wife Jo, and Mike Joyner and wife Rhonda; sisters, Elsie Bone, Lucille Skinner, Jean Webb and husband Dan, Pat Evans and husband Sammy, and Cathy Smith; brothers-in-law, James “Sonny” Oakley and Lloyd Faircloth; and 51 nieces and nephews. A service to remember Sammy will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, October 06, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Dr. Harry Fowler and Rev. Evan Bass officiating. The family will receive friends 12:30pm to 2:00pm prior to the service. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. 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 --> | Saturday 10/6, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 10/6, 2:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. Kim, Mike and Dana, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all. Love Donna, Steve and Jamar Ellis

  2. I was sorry to hear of Sammy’s passing. He was a wonderful husband and father and heaven is a richer place by his presence. Betty Lou and children, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Denise Vickrey


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