Willis "Woody B" Joyner

Willis Woodrow Joyner of Charlotte, NC, known by many as "Woody B" gained his Heavenly wings on Sunday, Februalry 22, 2026 at ECU Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC. He was born on October 17, 1965 to the late John Joyner, Sr. and Sarah Lee Futrell in Hertford Co., NC. He was a chef for Atrium Health Union West. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Shirely "Shug" M. Joyner of Charlotte, NC; one daughter, Shakedra "Kee Kee" Miller of Charlotte, NC; three sons, Rontez Joyner (Kimberly Britt) and JeQuan Marin (Mariah Hammond) both of Greensboro, NC and Jamari of GA; one sister, Isabella Roberson (Santy) of Ahoskie, NC; four brothers, John Joyner, Jr. (Tonya) of Ahoskie, NC, James Joyner (Brenda) of Bloomington, IL, Randolph Joyner of NJ and Tyrone (LaShonda) of NY; bonus daughter, Alissha Mack of Charlotte, NC; four bonus sons, Quincey Johnson (Charnell) of GA, Tyrone Jackson (Precious Rollins), James Evans, Jr and Jermaine Jackson all of Charlotte, NC; one sister, Marjorie F. Joyner of Ahoskie, NC; two aunts, Eulah Futrell of Greensboro, NC and Rosa Lee Sims of Murfreesboro, NC; special aunt/cousin, Emma Everett of Murfreesboro, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.