Gene Edward Joyner, age 69, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013. Born in Nash County on July 11, 1943, he is the son of the late Merl Joyner and Agnes Viverette Joyner. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lorraine Norman and her husband Ted E. and Beverly Frances Joyner; brother, Billy Joyner; and special aunt, Clara Viverette Boyle.

He is survived by his brothers, Wayne Joyner and wife Peg Brantley of Spring Hope and Ray Joyner and wife Donna Carpenter of Winston Salem; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 1, 2013 at Pineview Cemetery with Pastor Noah Joyner officiating.