Obituary of BERNARD WINGATE JOYNER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, April 17, 1996

Bernard W. Joyner, 85, formerly of Kinston, N.C., died April 16, 1996, in his residence. 
He was a retired locomotive engineer for Seaboard Coastline Railroad where he had worked for 44 years. He was a native of Bertie County, N.C. 
He is survived by his wife, Louise D. Joyner; two daughters, Marilyn Andrews of Goldsboro, N.C., and Esther and her husband, Robert R. Briner, of Virginia Beach; son, John K. Joyner of Stuart, Fla.; two sisters, Katherine Tanner and Virginia DeBerry, both of Portsmouth; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. 
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday by the Rev. Moss W. Armistead in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel, is in charge. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: B4
Copyright (c) 1996 The Virginian-Pilot

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Bernard W. Joyner, 85, formerly of Kinston, North Carolina, died 16 Apr 1996 at his residence. He had retired after 44 years as a locomotive engineer with Seaboard Coastline Railroad.

A graveside service was held 19 Apr 1996 at Olive Branch Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Moss W. Armistead. Burial followed. The family received friends 18 Apr 1996 at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel.

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BERNARD WINGATE JOYNER

Bernard W. Joyner, 85, formerly of Kinston, N.C., died 16 April 1996 in his residence.  

He was a retired locomotive engineer for Seaboard Coastline Railroad, where he had worked for 44 years. He was a native of Bertie County, N.C.  

He is survived by his wife, Louise D. Joyner; two daughters, Marilyn Andrews of Goldsboro, N.C., and Esther and her husband, Robert R. Briner, of Virginia Beach; son, John K. Joyner of Stuart, Fla.; two sisters, Katherine Tanner and Virginia DeBerry, both of Portsmouth; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.  

A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday [19 April 1996] by the Rev. Moss W. Armistead in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family was at the funeral home Thursday [18 April 1996] from 7 to 8 p.m. Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel, was in charge.  

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                                             |
| Name  | Bernard Wingate Joyner                            |
| Age   | 85 years                                          |
| Birth | 1911 (estimated); Bertie County, North Carolina   |
| Death | 16 April 1996; residence (location not specified) |
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| Name                      | Relationship        | Residence                 |
| Bernard Wingate Joyner    | Decedent            | Formerly of Kinston, N.C. |
| Louise D. Joyner          | Wife                | Not specified             |
| Marilyn Andrews           | Daughter            | Goldsboro, N.C.           |
| Esther Briner             | Daughter            | Virginia Beach, Va.       |
| Robert R. Briner          | Son-in-law          | Virginia Beach, Va.       |
| John K. Joyner            | Son                 | Stuart, Fla.              |
| Katherine Tanner          | Sister              | Portsmouth, Va.           |
| Virginia DeBerry          | Sister              | Portsmouth, Va.           |
| Moss W. Armistead         | Officiant           | Not specified             |
| [Seven grandchildren]     | Grandchildren       | Not specified             |
| [One great-granddaughter] | Great-granddaughter | Not specified             |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 17 April 1996       |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | None                |
| Page     | B4                  |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired locomotive engineer for Seaboard Coastline Railroad.  
• Worked for 44 years.  
• Native of Bertie County, North Carolina.  
• Spouse's birth name: Louise D. [maiden name not given].

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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