Joe Lynn Joyner

Joe Lynn Joyner, age 81 of Moody, Alabama passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He is preceded in death by his adopted dad, Joseph Joyner, adopted mom, Evelyn Joyner, step mom, Margaret Joyner, and wife, Linda Kay Joyner. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jo Joyner; daughter, Janna Lynn Joyner; son, Joseph (Lee) Joyner; grandchildren, Jasper Joyner, Catie Joyner; Stepson, Devin Lee Fisher (Nicole); step grandson William Fisher.

In 1961, 16-year-old Joe Joyner set two world records by catching a 680-pound Goliath Grouper. Shortly after, Mr. Joyner felt God’s call to be a “fisher of men.” For years, Joyner served full-time pastorates in Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina and Alabama. In the last decade following his retirement, he has held six interim pastorates locally and recently served as interim director of missions for St. Clair Baptist Association. He has also been a volunteer Chaplain for the City of Moody, working closely with the Moody Police Department.

Mr. Joyner’s favorite Bible verse was written in his first Bible by his mother, Evelyn. It continued to be his favorite verse throughout his life. Romans 8:28 states, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

As faithful pastor, the “Roman Road Plan of Salvation” had a tremendous influence on him prompting him to develop, “The Big Question”. This pamphlet reviews the “Roman Road” and invites others to accept Christ. Mr. Joyner would like for all of us to go forth and preach the Gospel, bringing others to Christ.

Services for Mr. Joyner will be on Friday, February 27, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Moody. The visitation will begin at 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 PM. The burial will be at Masonic Cemetery in Amory, Mississippi at 3:00 PM. Donations may be made in memory of Joe Joyner to the St. Clair County Gideons P O Box 895 Moody, Alabama 35004. Services directed by Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds, Alabama.