Floyd Danny Joyner Sr. was born on September 3, 1942, the eldest child of Magerline and Shelton Joyner, in Fayetteville, West Virginia. He was educated in the West Virginia public school system and after graduation followed in his fathers' footsteps by enrolling in the United States Army. While in the Army, Floyd, or Danny as he was called, worked as a military Electrical Engineer specializing in Skilled Criptography (the processor of confidential military information).
In 1957, Danny met Kay Frances Smallwood. On June 23, 1960 they wed and were blessed with six beautiful children. After nine years in the Army, Danny and his family settled in Indianapolis, Indiana where he began working at Muessing Oil company as a Heating and Cooling Technician.
His spiritual knowledge, learning and teaching of the Sabbeth and Gods law were a guiding force in his life and all those who knew him. He was a member of the Worldwide Church of God and The Temple of Yahweh and Yashua, where he also sometimes served in a preaching capacity.
In 1980, the family relocated to South Bend, Indiana where Danny began working with physically and emotionally disabled youth and adults. He officially retired from working in 1995 to assist in taking care of his ill wife until her passing in December of 1997. From that moment on, Danny became the caretaker for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On the morning of July 8, 2012, Floyd Danny Joyner, Sr. left his earthly body and passed away from natural causes. He was 69 years old.
Whether you knew him as Floyd, Danny, Dad, Pops, Grandpa, Gramps, Kimo or Moses, he was always there with a piece of candy, a mini-sermon, a pocket full of coins and genuine concern for others. He loved his family, despite all else, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Floyd Danny Joyner, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Magerline and Shelton Joyner, Sr., his wife of 37 years, Kay Frances Smallwood Joyner, a granddaughter, Ashley Joyner, a sister, Evelyn Wilson and a brother, Shelton Joyner, Jr.
Leaving to cherish his memory and continue in the legacy of his teachings are his children: Greta Joyner, Sylvia Keyes and Angelia Joyner of Indianapolis, Indiana. Floyd Joyner, Jr., Joann Joyner-Williams (Christopher) and Anthony Joyner, Sr., all of South Bend, Indiana. Two brothers, Leonard (Linda) of Indianapolis, Indiana and Davey Joyner of Decauter, Georgia. Two sisters, Kay (Robert) Brown and Linda Joyner-Mims both of Indianapolis, Indiana. A brother-in-law, Herman Wilson, five sisters-in-law, Mary Smallwood, Deborah (Tommy) Dye, Sarah Smallwood, Emma Smallwood and Sandra (Larry) Jones. Two aunts, Lorene Saunders and Christine Stewart and one uncle, Clyde Rogers. Twelve grandchildren: Laura, Thomas, Anthony Jr., James, Maria, Matthew, Tori-Kay, Briona, Steffond, Joshua, Timothy and Aaron. Five great-grandchildren: Gwen, Jamil, Lailah, Jerina and Parker, and a sixth on the way. Cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends and family.
Funeral services for Floyd D. Joyner Sr. will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home Inc., 2702 Lincoln Way West, South Bend. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon and services at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.
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