Elton Thomas Joyner, 69, of Sims passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. A memorial funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. Inurnment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., at the funeral home and other times will be at the residence.
Surviving are his wife, Debbie Joyner; two sons, Dallas Joyner of Sims and Chris Joyner of Wilson; one sister, Debra Pridgen and husband, Dennis, of Nashville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Thomas and Reba Sumerlin Joyner.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Jerry Howell, 5235-A NC Hwy 42 W., Wilson, NC 27893 or the Rock Ridge Vol. Fire Department, 6501 Rock Ridge School Rd., Wilson, NC 27893.
Funeral services are under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. Online condolences may be sent to www.thomasyelverton.com.