JoynerWilliam

January 15, 2012

William “Gero” Joyner, 95 passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012. Born in Nash County on December 28, 1916, he was the son of the late William Sidney and Ethel Lindsey Joyner. Gero was a farmer by trade and worked for many years at Pete’s Restaurant. He loved to dance, plant tulips and roses, and give out stuffed animals to children at Easter and Christmas. Through the years, he enjoyed his birddogs and would always say his litters were the best! He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dare Nelms Joyner, six siblings and a grandson, Chad Jenkins.

He is survived by daughter, Sue J. Jenkins of Nashville; brother, Sidney Pete Joyner of Nashville; grandchildren, John W. Jenkins, III of Rocky Mount, Kyle B. Jenkins of Enfield, NC and three great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held 11:00a.m, Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Forest Hills Cemetery, Nashville with Rev. Jason Gault officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Cornerstone Funeral Home.

Sue, I would like to say how sorry I am. I know that it will be hard since your father lived with you. I know that you will miss him dearly. Just know that we at Nashville Baptist Church love you and will be praying for you. May God give you strength to get through this difficult time.
Faye Hyde
fhyde86249@embarqmail.com

GERO WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, HE LOVED GOING TO THE BARN AND DANCE AND JUST TALK TO EVERYONE. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE, EVERYONE LOVED HIM ,HE WAS A GOOD MAN, HOPE YOU REST IN PEACE ,AND DANCE IN HEAVEN WITH THE ANGLES, WE WILL MISS YOU,
DEBBIEPRIDGEN
debbiepridgen40@yahoo.com

You will be miss Gero i knew him from the Barn.He did love to dance his song the most somes it up Everytime I Roll The Dice.Love goes out to the family rest in peace your with the Lord above now. And your smileing that great big smile of yours. That truely will be miss that sweet smile but your always be in my heart you want be forgotten.
Annette Patterson
nana7206p@aol.com

Sue,
   So sorry to hear about your Dad. Think of all the good times you had together.
   Will be praying for you.
       Friends,
   Louis & Peggy Pendleton

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a very sweet man and will never be forgotten. He will hold a special spot in our hearts. Praying and thoughts going to you.
Melissa
melissamercer09@gmail.com

To the family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. When the Lord calls a loved one home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange, Hold on to thoses memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
Robert and Carol Rackley
cgrackley@aol.com

To the family,
Gero was a friend to everyone he met,and we will miss him.
THe Lord will take care
Bobby Deans & family
deans357@embarqmail.com

sorry to here of gero passing when i was working at petes cafe he would come in and we would sit and talk when i was on break or we were slow icooked on the grill and i would fix him some breakfast or lunch he was a very nice man he will be missed so take care he is with god now GOD BLESS SUNSHINE
ELLA WOODTUFF
ladysun07@embarqmail.com