He was born March 17, 1932 in Fairview, VA to Frank and Laura Joyner. As a boy his family moved to Dayton, OH, seeking a better life. He graduated, with honors, from Jefferson High School in 1951. He was also a varsity basketball team member. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving the country he loved dearly. He retired in 1971 after 20 years of service and began selling cars at Dayton-area dealerships. His final assignment was a 19-year adventure of caring for his wife, Esther, who suffered from Parkinson’s disease. Herb's greatest desire was to see others come to Christ as he had in 1964.
He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie (Kenneth Jr.) Hunley and Sandra (Doug) Wade and son, Jeffrey Joyner. Grandchildren: Leah (Rob) Myers, Laura Hunley, Jen (Chris) Jordan, Sam (Jess) Wade, Esther (Jason) Laveck, Justin Long, & Libby Wade, Great-Grandchildren: Kyle & Kenny VanTress, Robbie Myers, Gino Catanzarite, Addison Lane, Ava, Suzy, & Elliot Laveck, Brayden Wilson, Ezra & Astrid Wade, and Andrew Sprout. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the caregivers at Soin Medical Center who lovingly cared for him.
