Freddie Joyner

Freddie Joyner obituary

Freddie Joyner

Freddie Joyner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carter Funeral Home - Caruthersville on Feb. 4, 2026.
Reflection of Life

Freddie Earl "Mac God" Joyner was born January 06, 1960 in Cottonwood Point, Missouri to the late Eddie B. Joyner and Gertrude Brown.

He worked and hustled in his early years. He was a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Illinois and Missouri, once he moved. He loved to farm and do seasonal work. And let's not forget, Freddie loved to travel.

Freddie was preceded in death by his Parents, Eddie B. and Gertrude Joyner; his Son, Frederick Earl Payne "Freak"; his Sister: Martha Hopkins; and his Brother, Rickey Joyner.

He leaves behind the following to cherish his memory: Six Children - Freddie Earl Payne, Jr. of Hayti, MO; Latasha Benfer of Topeka, KS; Roshelle (Alex) Keitt and Courtland Joyner both of Hayti, MO; and a younger son who lives in St. Louis, MO; Eight Siblings - Andrew (Elder Kathy) Joyner of Troy, IL; Betty (Willie) Wilson of Hayti, MO; Diane (Jimmie) Lee of Jonesboro, AR; Kelly (Jennifer) Brown of Farmington, MO; Dorothy Wilbourn and Hattie Dinwoodie of Steele, MO; Betty (Elbie) Fonda of Blytheville, AR; and Bobby (Trisha) Joyner of St. Louis, MO; 30 Grandchildren and several Great Grandchildren.

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