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Vernon Joiner Obituary
Vernon Jarrell Joiner was born Sept. 28, 1927, in Center Valley to Fred and Esther Marie (Jones) Joiner. Vernon was the oldest of five children and the only son. He attended Greenwood Schools until he joined the Navy at the age of 17. He served in the Pacific during World War II aboard the USS Sabine. After his military career, he attended Barber College in St. Louis and married Ramona Johnson on New Year's Eve 1955.
Vernon, along with his partner Manford Barnard, operated Sportsman's Barber Shop at 17th Street and Rogers Avenue from 1958 until he retired in 2007. His passion was bluegrass music and his customers often listened to it and played along at the barber shop.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Myra Ward, Maxine Deboer and Norma Heydenreich.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ramona; a daughter, Lisa Joiner; a son, John "Pete" Joiner and wife Karen; a granddaughter, Jayme and Cody Copher and their children Natalie, Avery and Lily; a grandson, Travis and Amy Joiner and their children Madelyn and Mason; and a grandson, Michael Joiner and his daughter Caroline. He is also survived by a sister, Mavis Kennedy of La Palma, Calif.; along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at Liberty Cemetery Pavilion with burial to follow at Liberty Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.
The family will greet friends 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Donna DeLong Brown
November 1, 2019
I have very fond memories of Mr. Joiner attending our softball games at Ben Geren where his daughter Lisa and I played. Comfort and blessings to the family.
Mike Romanello
October 29, 2019
God love you Uncle Vernon an aunt Mona an family. Loved getting my haircut at the shop. I think everyone in town went there,
Love
Mike, , Leigh , an Paul
Christopher Romanello
October 28, 2019
Uncle Vernon, You were a Pretty Cool Uncle. And I Loved You Alot. Big Prayers for You Aunt Mona. Pete and Family and Pudd. I Love Yall.
Jacqueline Romanello
October 28, 2019
I have such wonderful memories of Uncle Vernon. Aunt Mona, Lisa and Pete your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love you all.
Jackie
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