Vernon Jarrell Joiner was born September 28, 1927, in Center Valley, Arkansas, to Fred and Esther Marie (Jones) Joiner. Vernon was the oldest of five and only son. He attended Greenwood schools until he joined the Navy at the age of 17. He served in the Pacific during WW 2 aboard the USS Sabine. After his military career, he attended Barber College in St Louis, MO and married Ramona Johnson on New Years Eve, 1955.
Vernon along with his partner, Manford Barnard, operated the Sportsman's Barber Shop at 17th and Rogers Ave. from 1958 until he retired in 2007. His passion was bluegrass music and customers could often get to listen and play along at the barber shop.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Myra Ward, Maxine Deboer and Norma Heydenreich. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ramona; daughter, Lisa Joiner; and son, John "Pete" Joiner and wife Karen. He is also survived by granddaughter, Jayme and Cody Copher and their children, Natalie, Avery and Lily; grandson, Travis and Amy Joiner and their children, Madelyn and Mason and grandson, Michael Joiner and his daughter Caroline. He is also survived by his sister, Mavis Kennedy of La Palma, CA; along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, October 31, 2019, at the Pavilion at Liberty Cemetery with burial to follow at Liberty Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.
The family will greet friends from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 10201 West Markham, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72205.
