Michael ‘Mike’ Keith Joyner Sr.

Published 2:54 pm Monday, November 7, 2022

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Michael “Mike” Keith Joyner Sr., went to be with the Lord at the age of 67, passing at his home in Mocksville NC.

Mike was born Oct. 29, 1955 in Winston-Salem, NC, the son of William H. Joyner “Bill” and Peggy Adams Joyner as one of 7 children.

He graduated from Davie County High School in 1974. After graduation he became a licensed electrician & had a lengthy career working coast-to-coast before moving back to Mocksville.

Mike enjoyed history, coin collecting, wood working, Nascar and most importantly spending time with his family. There was nothing he would not do for those he loved.

Mike was a Christian, a member of Blaise Baptist Church in Mocksville and regularly spent time following the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses through online meetings & prayer studies.

Mike was preceded in death by: his father, William H Joyner; 2 brothers, Billy Joyner, Jeff Joyner; and his life partner of many years, Lisa Ann Whitley.

Survivors include: his mother, Peggy Adams Joyner; his children, Michael Joyner Jr., Joe Joyner, and Leigh-Anne Weatherman; Tammy Joyner (mother of Joe); brother, Bob Joyner (Merrilyn); 3 sisters, Brenda Legg, Deborah Hendrix (Boyd), Martha McCraw; grandson, Noah Joyner; granddaughters, Samantha Joyner Andujar, Breanna Snowden; 4 great-grandchildren; and numerous special friends, neighbors, and extended family members.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9 at Blaise Baptist Church, 134 Blaise Church Road, Mocksville, with Pastor Ken Furches officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10-11 a.m. The service will follow at 11 a.m.