The Joyner family celebrates the homecoming of their patriarch, Jackson Lee Joyner. Jack was united with his Savior and Lord on Sunday, June 9 at sunset.

Jack was the son of John Thomas Joyner and Mary Louise Fowler Joyner of Isle of Wight County. He was married for 64 years to the love of his life, Bertie Barnes Joyner. Dad was a beloved father to his sons, Daniel Joyner and wife Shelly; David Joyner and wife Susan and daughter, Darlene Joyner French. "Pawpaw" loved his 8 grandchildren: Sherry, Emily, Angela, Courtney, Michael, Kimberly, Casey, and Maria; 5 great grandchildren: Kayla, Hannah, Naomi, Logan and Leland; and numerous nieces and nephews. He loved and cared for his spiritual family, as well.

Jack was retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years. He served his Lord and military servicemen faithfully for 40 years as Bible teacher at Christian Servicemen's Center in Portsmouth. VA. He was Boy Scout Chaplain for Troup 217 at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Portsmouth. He was interim pastor at Maranatha Bible Church, Windsor, VA and visiting preacher and Bible teacher at churches throughout Hampton Roads and North Carolina. He was a member of Eureka Baptist Church, Corapeake, NC.

Jack spent his life teaching God's Word and discipling and cultivating spiritual maturity in the lives of Christian men and women. Jack's favorite pastime was tending his garden and fishing. Jack left behind a legacy of love and his life touched so many. The family would like to thank the staff of Obici Hospital for their tender care. Special thanks are given to Dr. Louis Carideo and staff, Dr. Wilkins Hubbard and Dr. Bethany Tan for their continual care and support. The family is grateful to all those who visited and prayed for and with Dad.

The homecoming celebration will be officiated by Pastor Mickey Willard and will take place Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434. Family visitation will take place at Parr Chapel Wednesday, June 12, 6-8:30 p.m. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.