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Billy Joiner Obituary

Billy Allen Joiner, born June 7, 1931 in Montgomery, AL, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2015. Mr. Joiner graduated from Sidney Lanier in 1949. He was MVP of AHSAA Basketball State Tournament for the State Champion Poets. He attended Troy State where he played football, basketball and baseball; was a coach at Walton County High School from 1953 to 1960; coached at Sidney Lanier High School from 1961 to 1973; coached four basketball State Championships and two runner-ups. He was head football coach and athletic director from 1969 to 1973. He started Olympia Sporting Goods in 1973 and built it into a successful family business which eventually became a successful team sales business. Mr. Joiner was a faithful supporter of Children's Harbor, Church in the Pines, at Lake Martin, AL.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce J. Joiner, of Pike Road, AL and Lake Martin, AL; his son: Allen Joiner and wife, Jill, Pike Road, AL; his daughter: Leslie Joiner Bishop, and husband, Mark, Pike Road, AL; two grandchildren: Alan Bishop, and wife, Brooke, Montgomery, AL; Brandt Bishop, Pike Road, AL; one great-grandchild: Kate Bishop. He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Ruth Hill Joiner.

Visitation will be at Leak Memory Chapel on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from 5:00 until 7:00opm. A chapel service will be held at Leak Memory Chapel on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 2:00pm with Jim Ray officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John Shaw, Johnny Robinson, Charles Jinwright, William Roland, George "Snoozie" Jones; Phillip Young, Slade Rhodes and Ricky Jones. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Children's Harbor, 1 Our Children's Highway, Alexander City, AL 35010-8620.

Online condolences may be made at www.leak-mc.com.

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Published by Montgomery Advertiser from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Billy Joiner

22 Entries

Mike Jackson

March 20, 2015

Coach Joiner and Coach Bobby Wilson (Lanier) and Coach Charles Lee (when at Bellingrath) were effectively my fathers as I grew up in Montgomery in the turbulent 60s. I truly love them all. Coach Joiner was an insipring force in my life. Over the last 45 years since graduating from Lanier I have thought of him often, and always admiringly. I played on 2 of his basketball and his first football team as Head Coach. Those teams did not win championships, but his players were all winners to have been on his teams. Thank you Coach Joiner.

February 11, 2015

Ms. Joiner, your husband was my History teacher but every Friday during football season, he taught us "football".....a reason I have always loved the game because I understood it! He was one of my favorite teachers...he helped make my years at Lanier extra special. God Bless and thanks for sharing him with us. Ann Jones Guider (prev.Collins)

Martha Dee & Keith White

February 9, 2015

Joyce and family,
Keith and I want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you at this sad time and let you know we are thinking of you. Martha Dee (Windermere)

Patricia Brown

February 6, 2015

Coach Joiner, you had a great impact on the students at Sidney Lanier. You will be remembered forever. From Patty Fiederer Brown, class of 1971.

Carol Waring

February 5, 2015

Dear Joyce, Allen and Leslie et al:
We are so sorry for your loss, but know you have wonderful memories of Bill and all the joys of family times. I remember his taking care of Sis at her time of need and riding those great, big green John Deere tractors.
We are among the sickies at this time so don't want to be the cause of it's spread.
But Dick and I do send our condolences to you all.

February 4, 2015

Allen, we are so sorry for your loss, and so hate we cant be with you tomorrow, kevin's mom in the hospital today with heart issues. We love you and are praying for you.

Linda McLean

February 4, 2015

Joyce & family,I am so sorry for your loss. It's never easy to say goodbye but we have to live with our memories until we join them.

Tammyand David Jackson

February 4, 2015

I came to know Coach (and the Joiner family) through Children's Harbor. I instantly thought of all of you as family. No one will ever truly know the impact that he had on the families that we serve here. He was the behind the scenes guy. Hardly ever seen but always taking care of people. My heart goes out to all of you as you mourn the loss of this great man. Love to all

Nathan Segall

February 4, 2015

I was lucky enough to manage the basketball team in 64 and 65. Coach Joiner was that special person who wanted you to
be your best as much as for you as for the team. Seldom a
harsh word you wanted to work at being your best to get that
soft quiet smile that was often your unstated reward. My memories of the team our championship year and all the
the hard work that went into that was put forth by the coaches and the players has always been very special to me.

February 4, 2015

Joyce, Allen, Leslie We're sorry to hear of Bill's death and know how much you love him and will miss him. Brenda & I are both sick with sinus-virus and cannot attend the funeral but we will pray our Lord will comfort and give you his peace. In Christ our Savior, Paul & Brenda Windham

February 4, 2015

I had just lost my son to sucide it was 2006 I had to drive to Montgomery to make a pickup from COACH. When I got there I just wanted to load up and leave.Mark came out and said jerry COACH wants to see you. He had me sit down and just spoke to me loveingly. He gave me time to gather myself. We talked about our faith and how we believe. You know I loved Bill Joiner.

February 4, 2015

Alan, Leslie and Mark, we are glad that we met Coach Joiner through you.
We admire the man and his accomplishments. We send our sincere thoughts and sympathy.
John Milton and Lilellen Wise
Luverne

Mike Vernon

February 4, 2015

"Coach" was one of the first dealers I ever worked with when I started as a sales rep nearly 20 years ago. With a constant cup of coffee in his hand, he was always one of the nicest, warmest, and amazing men I had the pleasure to work with...and he passed those traits on to everyone at Olympia. It was always a pleasure stopping in to see him--he will be missed. Allen, Leslie, and Mark...my prayers are with you & your family.

William Roland

February 3, 2015

Mrs Joiner,Leslie and Allen I want you to know that Coach made me what I am today.His lessons at work and in life will be with me for every. There will never be another man in my life that meant what he meant to me and my family. I will never forget the last 26 years I have known and worked for him. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.God bless you all. I will always miss you Coach.

Johnny Davis

February 3, 2015

My Heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Joiner family. I played football for great coaches; Bear Bryant, John McKay and Bill Walsh to name a few. Coach Joiner was the coach who laid the solid foundation and provided the direction for me to build my career not only in college but the NFL, encompassing morals, standards and values. I will be eternally grateful for his guidance.

Jerry and Allyson Peloquin

February 3, 2015

Allen and Leslie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Marsha Clogston

February 3, 2015

Dear Allen and Jill,
My prayers will be with you and the family in the passing of BILLY JOINER.
Love Miss Marsha Clogston
Montgomery AL

Rob Howe

February 3, 2015

God Bless the Joiner family. RIP Coach Joiner. He made a huge difference in my life, and I am forever grateful. Rob Howe, Lanier Class of '65

Rob ("Robbie") Howe

February 3, 2015

Coach Joiner was the most influential man in my adolescence. He exhorted our team to play with "courage, desire and effort" at every practice and in every game. Those watchwords have stood up throughout my life and I daresay the lives of all he influenced. He will be missed by more than he knew.