Danny Ross Joiner

Danny was born July 14, 1954 in Lufkin, Texas. He passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at his residence.

As a young man, Danny was the youngest assistant manager for Perry Brothers, then moved to sales at the Big Tin Barn, followed by a lengthy career as a builder. He was a member of the Lumberman’s International Concatenated Order of the Hoo-Hoo, Inc. He played Little League Baseball, where he was an all-star pick, and was a very good guitarist and singer. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing poker, and was an excellent story-teller. Danny was a devoted Christian, loved the ocean and was the uncrowned “King of Padre Island.”

Survivors include his daughter, Heather Joiner-

Tillotson and husband Todd of Durango, Colorado; sons, Lance Joiner and wife Morgan of Houston and Travis Joiner of Houston; grandson, Wyatt Harris Joiner; mother, Robbie Thompson and husband Sterling of Lufkin; brother, Jerry Joiner and wife Tammy of Spring; sisters, Vickie Fincher and husband Bill of Hudson and Kathy Collins and husband DeWayne of Lufkin; and a number of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Danny was preceded in death by his father, Eddie B. Joiner.

Honorary pallbearers will be Wes Fincher, Leonard Lout, Trey Joiner, Chris Collis, Trent Collins and Todd Tillotson.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home, with refreshments being served.

Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com

Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.