ROCKY MOUNT - William Daughtry "Jay: Joyner, Jr., age 65, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2023. He was born February 25, 1958, in Nash County to Billy and Peggy Joyner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Joyner Langley.

He is survived by a son, William Daughtry Joyner, III; four sisters Ellen Joyner Taylor, Janice Joyner Lewis, Paula Joyner, Ann Joyner Payne (Carl); four paternal aunts.

The family will host a private memorial at a later date.