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Donald J. "Don" Joyner

1943 - 2025

Donald J. "Don" Joyner obituary, 1943-2025, Hayesville, NC

BORN

1943

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Banister-Cooper Funeral Home

678 North Main St.

Hiawassee, Georgia

Donald Joyner Obituary

Donald J. "Don" Joyner, 82, of Hayesville, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
Born on Aug 7, 1943 in Gulfport, Miss., Don proudly served his country in the Navy, carrying forward the values of honor and duty throughout his life. After his military service, he enjoyed a long and respected career as a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 903. Known for his skill, integrity and storytelling, Don left a lasting impression on his colleagues and friends alike.
Don is survived by his wife, Barbara Joyner; his children, Donna and Victoria; step-daughter,Gina; his grandchildren, Jessica, Tiffany, Alex, A.J., Justin, Kristen, Nathan, Joshua, Sarah and Faith; his great-grandchildren, Leighton, Xavier, Ezriann and Olivia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Walter Joyner; his siblings, Elaine, Beverly, Bobbie and Buddy; and is survived by his sister, Marily Joyner Ladner.
A Celebration of Life was held at his daughter Gina's home, 595 Dyer Cove Road, Hayesville from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Don's memory to K9s For Warriors: https://donate.k9sforwarriors.org/.
Tribute: "With honor and duty, he served his country; with strength and craftsmanship, he built a brotherhood in IBEW 903. Though his stories have ended, his voice lives on in our hearts."
Banister-Cooper Funeral Home, Hiawassee: banisterfuneral.com was in charge of arrangements for Mr. Joyner.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Clay County Progress from Oct. 8 to Nov. 7, 2025.

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4

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Gina’s home

595 Dyer Cove Road, Hayesville, NC 28904

Funeral services provided by:

Banister-Cooper Funeral Home

678 North Main St. P.O. Box 70, Hiawassee, GA 30546

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