Henry Steve Joyner

JOYNER – Henry Steve Joyner, 66, passed away Saturday March 8, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.  A native of Jacksonville he was a Master Electrician and had a long career working in his field for the Department of Defense working as an inspector for the ROICC. He was in the Army and Navy serving in Vietnam where was critically wounded. Decorations and metals received were the National Defense Medal , Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960, Bronze Star Medal w/”V” Device, combat Infantryman Badge (1st. Award), second Class Gunner, Sharpshooter, Expert, and was the recipient to two Purple Heart Medals. He loved the military and was the definition of a true American.  Surviving is his wife of 39 years, Lealia Corey Joyner; Daughter, Tammy Joyner; 4 sons, Michael Joyner (Dawn),  George Rice (Lisa),  John Rice and Matthew Joyner; 3 brothers, Randolph Joyner (Jan), Carson Joyner  and Marcus Joyner; Niece, Lindy Joyner; 13 Grand and 2 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 1426 Rowe Ave.  Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Corey-Kerlin with Rev. Lee Whittaker officiating.  Interment will be a 2 p.m. Wednesday in Oakland Cemetery, with Military Honors.