Robert Lewis "Mickey" Tucker Joyner Sr., age 72 passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Wake Forest University/ Baptist Medical Center. He was born on January 2, 1938 to the late Frank and Lillian Joyner. He retired from Bahnson Luwa Company and served in the United States Army where he received an honorable discharge. He was a former member of New Life Family Worship Center. He later rejoined Emmanuel Baptist Church for several years where he joined his membership on Smith Street. He served as a faithful member on the Usher Board and a committed member of the Wednesday morning bible study. He volunteered occasionally to assist the custodian after Sunday morning services by collecting bulletins in the pews. He was an avid gardener, fisherman and hunter. Robert was a giving person and loved his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Frank Joyner; sister, Willie Mae Hall; and his daughter, infant Joyner.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Rosetta L. Joyner of the home; two daughters, Rochelle L. Joyner of Winston-Salem, NC and Alicia M. Joyner of Raleigh, NC; one son, Robert L. Joyner Jr. (Pam) of Winston-Salem, NC; one grandson, Robert L. Joyner III "Snootie"; one sister, Faye Joyner Little (William); six brothers, Arthur Joyner (Edith), Harrison Joyner (Katherine), Dennis Joyner (Jacqueline), Billy Joyner, David Joyner (Shirley), and Terry Joyner (Annette) all of Winston-Salem, NC; one uncle, James Tucker (Jalania); one sister-in-law, Esther Mae Hood; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; devoted friends, Ray Massey Sr., Juanita Williams, Johnny Moses and Rev. Frederick Sparks.
Funeral services will be held at Noon Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Emmanuel Baptist Church 1075 Shalimar Drive with Reverend Dr. John Mendez officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11am until Noon on Wednesday at the Church.
The family will leave from the residence of Robert L. Joyner Sr. at 778 E. Clemmonsville Circle.
Special thanks to the staff of Oak Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center C-Wing. Drs. Stracener, Couck and staff of Baptist Hospital on Ardmore Tower 10th floor Acute Care. Also, the staff on the 11th floor Palliative Care Unit.