Clifton Henry Joyner

27 DEC 1897 - 9 MAY 1960

WALTERS - Clifton H. Joyner, 62, rural mail carrier of this community for at least 20 years, died unexpectedly at his home Monday afternoon. He was eligible for retirement and tendered his resignation last Saturday to the Post Office Department. 

Son of Richard H. and Sallie Holland Joyner, he was a lifelong resident here. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church, Blackwater Masonic Lodge 134 of Zuni and the Walters Woodmen of the World. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Blanche Butler Joyner; two sons, James E. Joyner of Walters and Claude Russell Joyner of Carrsville; a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice J. Vaughan of Walters, and six grandchildren. 

The body was taken to W. J. M. Holland & Sons Funeral Home, Franklin. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery.

Norfolk, Virginia
The Virginian-Pilot
10 May, 1960
Page 8
Article clipped from The Virginian-Pilot

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Clifton Henry Joyner, a rural mail carrier for over 20 years, passed away unexpectedly at home on 9 May 1960 at the age of 62. He was a lifelong resident of Walters, Virginia, and is survived by his wife, three children, and six grandchildren.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A funeral service for Clifton Henry Joyner was held on 11 May 1960 at Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery in Walters, Virginia. His body was taken to W. J. M. Holland & Sons Funeral Home in Franklin prior to the service.

## The Edited Obituary

Clifton Henry Joyner

27 December 1897 - 9 May 1960

WALTERS - Clifton H. Joyner, 62, rural mail carrier of this community for at least 20 years, died unexpectedly at his home Monday afternoon. He was eligible for retirement and tendered his resignation last Saturday to the Post Office Department.

Son of Richard H. and Sallie Holland Joyner, he was a lifelong resident here. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church, Blackwater Masonic Lodge 134 of Zuni, and the Walters Woodmen of the World. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Blanche Butler Joyner; two sons, James E. Joyner of Walters and Claude Russell Joyner of Carrsville; a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice J. Vaughan of Walters, and six grandchildren.

The body was taken to W. J. M. Holland & Sons Funeral Home, Franklin. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Clifton Henry Joyner                |
|---------|-------------------------------------|
| Age     | 62 years                            |
| Birth   | 27 December 1897; Walters, Virginia |
| Death   | 9 May 1960; Walters, Virginia       |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                       | Relationship   | Residence            |
|----------------------------|----------------|----------------------|
| Clifton Henry Joyner       | Decedent       | Walters, Virginia    |
| Mrs. Blanche Butler Joyner | Spouse         | Walters, Virginia    |
| James E. Joyner            | Child          | Walters, Virginia    |
| Claude Russell Joyner      | Child          | Carrsville, Virginia |
| Mrs. Beatrice J. Vaughan   | Child          | Walters, Virginia    |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Clifton Henry Joyner served as a rural mail carrier for at least 20 years.
2. He was a lifelong resident of Walters, Virginia.
3. Joyner was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church.
4. He was affiliated with Blackwater Masonic Lodge 134 of Zuni.
5. Joyner was also a member of the Walters Woodmen of the World.