James Elvin Joyner

ROCKY MOUNT – James Elvin Joyner, age 80, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on September 3, 1941, he was the son of the late Joseph Henry Joyner and Daisy Ruth Bedgood Joyner. He was also preceded in death by his son, David B. Joyner; and seven brothers.

James retired from Abbott Laboratories after 25 years of dedicated service. He was a loving and kind hearted person to all that knew him. James enjoyed working in his yard, tinkering on small engines but loved family time most of all. He is deeply loved and will be forever missed by all who loved and adored him.

James is survived by his daughters, Crystal J. Blackburn (Shawn) of NC and Tasha K. Strickland (Tony) of SC; his grandsons, Andrew Griffin and Carson Blackburn of NC; his sister, Agnes Siskaninetz of MI; his former wife, Frances Joyner of VA; his special friend, Marie Hedgepeth of NC; and a host of nieces and nephews who affectionally called him Uncle Elvin.

A Funeral Service to celebrate James’ life will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Carlton Cockrell officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Katina Lloyd for her care and comfort she provided over the past year.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in James’ memory to American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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.