Alan Dean Joyner February 9, 1960 - May 8, 2023 Alan Dean Joyner, 63, of Grand Junction, CO passed away May 8th at Saint Mary's hospital with his family by his side.Alan was born in Rangely, CO to Bill and Shirley ( Nightingale) Joyner. He spent his childhood in Northglenn, CO and Carbondale, CO. He was a graduate from Carbondale high school where he proudly played football. His football team won the state championship his senior year.
Alan worked as a hard rock miner and construction worker in 27 of the lower 48 states and Hawaii. He enjoyed Fishing, hunting and the great outdoors.
Alan is survived by his parents Bill and Shirley Joyner of Grand Junction, CO, sons Richard (Lisa) Joyner of Grand Junction, CO, and George Joyner of Falon, NV, granddaughters Alexis Joyner of Rolla, MO and Amanda Joyner of Seattle, WA, brother David (Sandy) Joyner of Glenwood Springs, CO, nephews David Jr. and Derek Joyner, an aunt, an uncle and numerous cousins.
Alan was preceded in death by his brother Barry Joyner.
Services will be held Thursday May 18, 2023 at 11:00 am at the LDS church 3076 E 1/2 Road Grand Junction, CO. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia, CO.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.callahan-edfast.com for the Joyner family.
