AULANDER, NC – Robert Anderson “Bob” Joyner, age 63, of Charles Taylor Road, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on November 27, 1957 to the late Linwood Joyner and Virgie Vaughan Joyner of Woodland, NC. He was an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf, playing tennis, and flying remote control airplanes. Bob loved music and enjoyed playing bluegrass on his banjo. He liked old cars and owned a blue Ford falcon. Bob also had a passion for doing taxidermy, however his greatest love was spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Bob was loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
Left to cherish Bob’s memory is beloved wife Nancy, two daughters, Kimberly Joyner of Jackson, and Crystal Joyner of Conway; two grandsons, Brandon Hux and Noah Wheeler, both of Conway; two sisters, Linda Whitley and companion Joe Pohle of Las Vegas, NV, and Carolyn Clopton of Roanoke Rapids; brother, Lin Joyner of Woodland; and mother-in-law, Agnes Jernigan.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 25, 2021, from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, and other times at the home.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 3:00 pm at the Chapel of Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, with Rev. Buck Leary, officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Rich Square.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Ahoskie Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Joyner family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Sorry for your loss Nancy and keep on singing
I am so very sorry for your loss. Wanted to meet him.
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss! Love and prayers my friend!
Dear Nancy, We were sad to learn of Bob’s death, we always enjoyed the Music Ministry that your group Played at our Jam’s I’ll never forget “Butter Bean Song” and the Roster Song. You are in our thoughts and Prayers during this time of sadness.Robert Brinkley Bethlehem Ruritan Club 140 Manning Rd. Suffolk, VA 23434
Kimberly and Crystal, my thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days to come, even so as now. Bless your sweet hearts; I will always love you. I’m here if you need me.
I mourn the loss of my compadre and musical contemporary, Bob. I spent many hours of my youth and adulthood playing Bluegrass with him. My personal condolences Nancy and the rest of the family. He excelled at pretty much anything he put his head and hans to. I will always miss him.
Nancy, so sorry for your lost, it seems I only met Bob a couple of years ago, yet got to know him an enjoy his company and friendship, we both had a passion for old cars and like to drive them, work on them, keep them clean, but most of all share with others. Bob will be missed here on earth, yet God has called him home because he needs another soul for his precious kingdom, May God’s love comfort each and every family member. RIP Bob
Oh my sweet Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and love my friend to you and the family
Nancy. David and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Praying for God to give you peace and comfort during this hard time.
Nancy, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Bob. I will pray for peace and and comfort for your family.