Wesley Joyner Obituary Wesley Grover Joyner April 15, 1952 － August 12, 2023 Courtland － Wesley Grover Joyner, 71, passed away August 12, 2023 at his home with his family by his bedside. Wesley was born in Petersburg and reared in Capron. He was a 1972 graduate of Greensville County High School, a member of Courtland United Methodist Church and Indian Town Hunt Club. Wesley had been a grounds supervisor for the Virginia Department of Corrections, part owner of W and J Enterprises, former Maintenance Supervisor for Hancock Peanut Company, former Maintenance Supervisor for the Mid Atlantic Cotton Gin and ended his working career for Southampton Farms. When he wasn‚Äôt on the job, he was piddling in his shop, hunting and fishing, or loving on his grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 49 years, Kay Saunders Joyner, a daughter, Susan J. Fowler (Travis), two sons, Stephen Wesley Joyner (Lauren) and Robert Wesley Joyner (Allie), six grandchildren, Jake and Ian Fowler, Brylee and Asher Joyner, Waverly and Addee Joyner, two sisters, Carolyn J. Nurney and Charlene J. Davis (Tommy), sister in law, Linda D. Joyner, two aunts, Flora Ann Williams and Topsy Williams, and a large extended family and host of friends. He was predeceased by his parents Charles LaGrange "Charlie" Joyner and Erma Dale Williams Joyner and a brother, Charles L. "Granger" Joyner, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday August 16, 2023 at Courtland United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Harrington officiating. The burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday and suggests memorial donations be made to Courtland United Methodist Church. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Aug. 14, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Wesley-Joyner 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/wesley-joyner-obituary?id=52691985 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's the formatted obituary as requested: ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Wesley Grover Joyner, 71, passed away on 12 August 2023 at his home. Born in Petersburg and raised in Capron, he was a 1972 graduate of Greensville County High School. Wesley worked in various supervisory roles and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services were held at 2 PM on 16 August 2023 at Courtland United Methodist Church, with Pastor Mike Harrington officiating. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery. The family received friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin from 6 to 8 PM on 15 August 2023. ### The Edited Obituary Wesley Joyner Obituary Wesley Grover Joyner April 15, 1952 August 12, 2023 Courtland Wesley Grover Joyner, 71, passed away 12 August 2023 at his home with his family by his bedside. Wesley was born in Petersburg and reared in Capron. He was a 1972 graduate of Greensville County High School, a member of Courtland United Methodist Church and Indian Town Hunt Club. Wesley had been a grounds supervisor for the Virginia Department of Corrections, part owner of W and J Enterprises, former Maintenance Supervisor for Hancock Peanut Company, former Maintenance Supervisor for the Mid Atlantic Cotton Gin and ended his working career for Southampton Farms. When he wasn't on the job, he was piddling in his shop, hunting and fishing, or loving on his grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 49 years, Kay Saunders Joyner, a daughter, Susan J. Fowler (Travis), two sons, Stephen Wesley Joyner (Lauren) and Robert Wesley Joyner (Allie), six grandchildren, Jake and Ian Fowler, Brylee and Asher Joyner, Waverly and Addee Joyner, two sisters, Carolyn J. Nurney and Charlene J. Davis (Tommy), sister in law, Linda D. Joyner, two aunts, Flora Ann Williams and Topsy Williams, and a large extended family and host of friends. He was predeceased by his parents Charles LaGrange "Charlie" Joyner and Erma Dale Williams Joyner and a brother, Charles L. "Granger" Joyner, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday 16 August 2023 at Courtland United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Harrington officiating. The burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday and suggests memorial donations be made to Courtland United Methodist Church. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Wesley Grover Joyner | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 71 | | Birth | 15 April 1952; Petersburg | | Death | 12 August 2023; Courtland | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------| | Wesley Grover Joyner | Decedent | Courtland | | Kay Saunders Joyner | Spouse | Unknown | | Susan J. Fowler | Child | Unknown | | Travis Fowler | Child's Spouse | Unknown | | Stephen Wesley Joyner | Child | Unknown | | Lauren Joyner | Child's Spouse | Unknown | | Robert Wesley Joyner | Child | Unknown | | Allie Joyner | Child's Spouse | Unknown | | Jake Fowler | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ian Fowler | Grandchild | Unknown | | Brylee Joyner | Grandchild | Unknown | | Asher Joyner | Grandchild | Unknown | | Waverly Joyner | Grandchild | Unknown | | Addee Joyner | Grandchild | Unknown | | Carolyn J. Nurney | Sibling | Unknown | | Charlene J. Davis | Sibling | Unknown | | Tommy Davis | Sibling's Spouse | Unknown | | Linda D. Joyner | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Flora Ann Williams | Aunt | Unknown | | Topsy Williams | Aunt | Unknown | | Charles LaGrange Charlie Joyner | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Erma Dale Williams Joyner | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Charles L. Granger Joyner, Jr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Wesley was born in Petersburg and reared in Capron. 2. He was a 1972 graduate of Greensville County High School. 3. He was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. 4. He was a member of Indian Town Hunt Club. 5. Wesley had been a grounds supervisor for the Virginia Department of Corrections. 6. He was part owner of W and J Enterprises. 7. He was a former Maintenance Supervisor for Hancock Peanut Company. 8. He was a former Maintenance Supervisor for the Mid Atlantic Cotton Gin. 9. He ended his working career for Southampton Farms. 10. When not working, he enjoyed piddling in his shop, hunting, and fishing.