James Russell Joyner Jr

James Russell Joyner, Jr., 52 of Roanoke Rapids died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at MCV Hospital in Richmond, VA.

Mr. Joyner was born July 11, 1960 in Halifax County to Hazel Wheeler Joyner and the late James Russell Joyner, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Lucy Waters Joyner and Carson Joyner; maternal grandparents: Clara Mae Wheeler and Herbert Bill Wheeler; brother: Darin Wayne Joyner.

Mr. Joyner graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School in 1977. He was a loving son and brother. He worked at Bloomingdales in New York City for 8 years and also worked for Merle Norman cosmetics in Roanoke Rapids where he did makeup and facials for weddings and graduations.

He is survived by his mother: Hazel Wheeler Joyner of Roanoke Rapids; brother: Mark Joyner of Roanoke Rapids; Uncle: Mack Joyner of Gaston; and his Aunt: Helen Suggs of Roanoke Rapids.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Randy Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, January 14, 2013 from 7:00 8:30 P.M. at the funeral home and other times at his mothers home..