Obituary of Alonzo Evans Joyner

ALONZO EVANS JOYNER

Virginian Pilot  02-12-2000

FRANKLIN  Alonzo Evans Joyner, 87, died Feb. 11, in Southampton Memorial Hospital.
  Born Feb. 24, 1912, in Southampton County, he was one of 12 children of the late William Leonard and Effie Cobb Joyner. He was retired from the Maintenance Department of Union Camp Corporation. Mr. Joyner was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and its Bruner Bible Class.
  Survivors include his wife, of 61 years, Nell Councill Joyner; two sisters, Iona Gayle of Courtland and Hattie Dailey of Suffolk.
  A funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Feb. 14, in Franklin Baptist Church by the Rev. Dr. Roy E. DeBrand, Dr. Ira D. Hudgins and Sharon James. Burial was in Holland Cemetery. The family suggest memorials be made to the Franklin Baptist Church Restoration Fund, 208 North High St., Franklin, Va. 23851. Wright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 


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Alonzo Evans Joyner, born 24 Feb 1912 in Southampton County, died 11 Feb 2000 in Southampton Memorial Hospital at age 87. He was retired from the Maintenance Department of Union Camp Corporation and was a member of Franklin Baptist Church.

A funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. 14 Feb 2000 in Franklin Baptist Church by the Rev. Dr. Roy E. DeBrand, Dr. Ira D. Hudgins and Sharon James. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery.

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ALONZO EVANS JOYNER

Virginian Pilot - 02-12-2000

FRANKLIN - Alonzo Evans Joyner, 87, died Feb. 11 [11 Feb 2000], in Southampton Memorial Hospital.

Born Feb. 24, 1912, in Southampton County, he was one of 12 children of the late William Leonard and Effie Cobb Joyner. He was retired from the Maintenance Department of Union Camp Corporation. Mr. Joyner was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and its Bruner Bible Class.

Survivors include his wife, of 61 years, Nell Councill Joyner; two sisters, Iona Gayle of Courtland and Hattie Dailey of Suffolk.

A funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 [14 Feb 2000], in Franklin Baptist Church by the Rev. Dr. Roy E. DeBrand, Dr. Ira D. Hudgins and Sharon James. Burial was in Holland Cemetery. The family suggest memorials be made to the Franklin Baptist Church Restoration Fund, 208 North High St., Franklin, Va. 23851. Wright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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| Name  | Alonzo Evans Joyner                        |
| Age   | 87                                         |
| Birth | 24 Feb 1912; Southampton County            |
| Death | 11 Feb 2000; Southampton Memorial Hospital |
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| Name                   | Relationship         | Residence          |
| Alonzo Evans Joyner    | Decedent             | Franklin, Virginia |
| Nell Councill Joyner   | Wife                 | Not stated         |
| Iona Gayle             | Sister               | Courtland          |
| Hattie Dailey          | Sister               | Suffolk            |
| William Leonard Joyner | Father (predeceased) | Not stated         |
| Effie Cobb Joyner      | Mother (predeceased) | Not stated         |
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| Field    | Value           |
| Location | Franklin        |
| Name     | Virginian Pilot |
| Date     | 12 Feb 2000     |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Born in Southampton County.
• One of 12 children of William Leonard and Effie Cobb Joyner.
• Retired from the Maintenance Department of Union Camp Corporation.
• Member of Franklin Baptist Church.
• Member of the church's Bruner Bible Class.
• Memorials suggested to Franklin Baptist Church Restoration Fund, 208 North High St., Franklin, Virginia 23851.
• Funeral arrangements handled by Wright Funeral Home.
• Spouse's birth name was Nell Councill.


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