Alvin "Al" Bardin Joyner

Alvin Bardin Al Joyner, 76, of Roanoke Rapids went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 surrounded by his family.

Al was born July 15, 1941 in Halifax County to the late Robert Washington Joyner and Hattie Barnes Joyner.

Al was a member of New Testament Christian Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandpa, he loved his Lord and Savior, his church and the youth of the church. Al volunteered as a reading buddy at Belmont Elementary School. He retired after 40 years from J. P. Stevens, Bibb Company and West-Point Stevens. He loved going to gospel sings and visiting people at home and in the nursing home. Al loved Elvis, Hank Williams, Sr. and old westerns.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Joyner of the home; his daughters, Sophia Joyner Gums of Roanoke Rapids and Nicole Joyner Elliott and her husband Larry of Drexel, NC; his grandson, Robby Gums of Roanoke Rapids; his brother, Robert Neighbor Joyner of Roanoke Rapids.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 22, 2017 at New Testament Christian Church with Daniel West, Minister officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 9:00 P.M. Friday, July 21, 2017 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service and other times at the home..