Apr 2, 1921 - Dec 11, 2010
Dear Bonnie & Family,
Our thoughts and love are with you during this very difficult time. Bob was a wonderful person and we're so glad we had the opportunity to know him.
Dr. Bobby & Evelyn Pinkner
December 16, 2010 | Texarkana, TX
Bob, I am so sorry to read that your dad has passed away. Even though I never met him, I know he had to be wonderful, just as you are. I always enjoy seeing you and visiting. Please know my thoughts are with you during this time.
Jeannine Spicer
December 14, 2010 | Texarkana, TX
We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers
Brent and Elizabeth Lusk
December 14, 2010 | Texarkana, TX
I was so sad to hear about Mr. Joyner. He was such a joy to be around. He always had a smile on his face. I enjoyed visiting with him when he came to Colonial Lodge to see his sister. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Diana Yarberry
Diana Yarberry
December 14, 2010 | Texarkana, TX
Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear that you lost Robert. Y'all had a lot of years of happiness together, and hopefully memories of those will comfort you. Love, Joann (Jones) Smith
December 14, 2010
Sorry to hear about your father our prayers are with you. Wish we could be there.
Don & Judy Matthews
December 14, 2010 | Texarkana, TX
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family.
Renda Gross
December 13, 2010 | Texarkana, AR
Sharon Ijust heard tonight of your lose.
May God"s love comfort as only he can,
you and the family will be in my prayes.
With all my Love
J.J. Key
December 13, 2010 | Denton, TX
To the Joyner Family,
I was deeply saddened when I learned about Mr. Joyner's passing.I have the fondest memories of visiting your home when I was a teenager with Bob. May the love of family and friends strengthen and comfort you in the days ahead.
Sent with love and remembrance,
Jan Rogers Collins
December 13, 2010 | Tucson, AZ
Robert Ray Joyner, Sr., 89, of Texarkana, TX, died Saturday, December 11, 2010, at a local hospital. He was born April 2, 1921, in Clarksville, TX, to Betty Crabtree and Alvin Burton Joyner. He was a gentle man who always had a kind word and a friendly smile for anyone he met.In the 1940's he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) in Colorado. When World War II began, he joined the U.S. Marine Corp and was part of the Amphibious Unit and served 3 ½ years in the South Pacific. After completing his military service, he became a Commercial Refrigeration Sub Contractor. He worked for Jolly Refrigeration from 1945-1947, and Phillips Refrigeration from 1947-1987. He spent his retirement years enjoying his family and friends, the Cowboys, and especially having coffee with his buddies, William "Buzz" Smith and I.J. "Red" Guyton at Shorty's. He enjoyed using his hands, whether it was working in the garden or repairing a broken item.He is a member of Hardy Memorial United Methodist Church and also a member of the Texarkana, AR, Elks Lodge No. 399. He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers: Lester, Durwood, David, and Neil.Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Joyner; sister, Lena Joyner; children, Shirley Cobb, Kathy Williams, Robert Joyner, Jr., Burt Joyner, Kathy Walker, and Sharon Rainey; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and a number of other relatives.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at Texarkana Funeral Home Chapel, Texas, with the Rev. Garry Masterson officiating. Burial will be in East Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 P.M. Monday, December 13, 2010, at Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hardy Memorial United Metho
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