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Dwight Joyner Obituary
Suddenly on Friday, June 17, 2005 at Doctors Hospital, Lanham, MD, member of Third Street Church of God; beloved husband of Dr. Jacquelin Portis-Joyner; loving father of Kimberly C. Alford and Philip Joyner. Also survived by his mother, Easter Joyner; two sisters, Pamela Askew and Sherry Joyner; five sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. Wake at McGUIRE FUNERAL SERVICE, 7400 Georgia Ave., NW on Thursday, June 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Family will also receive friends on Friday, June 24 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Michigan Park Christian Church, 1600 Taylor St., NE. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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for Dwight Joyner
S. Snell
June 24, 2005
To the family of Dewight Joyner,
My heart filled prayes go out to your family. Dewight was wonderful and inspirable to my foster children. They always looked forward to seeing him. He will be greatly missed.
Sorrowfully submitted,
The Snell Family
Cynthia Dorsey-Burt
June 24, 2005
Jackie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this hour. Continue to Trust in the Faithfulness & Love of God
Karen Dorsey
June 23, 2005
Dear Jackie,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I'm praying for you and family.
Love,
Karen Dorsey (Pam's sister)
Douglas Alexander
June 23, 2005
Jacie,
I don't know what to say. I am so sorry for your loss. I often think of you guys and the time when we were neighbors. There is no answer for why this is so and I will be praying for you and your family and for Dwight's family also. The Lord bless you and keep you, . . . and give you Peace.
Dawn Booze-Hill
June 23, 2005
Dear Jackie, Phillip, Mrs. Joyner and Family - I truly loved Dwight he was like a big brother to me. He will be truly missed.
Love: Cousin Dawn Boozé-Hill
Brenda Wilkins
June 23, 2005
Jackie:
I was sadden by the news of Dwight's passing. My husband and I hold you and the family up in prayer knowing that God will take care of you.
evette jackson
June 23, 2005
To The Joyner Family,
May the good times you shared with Dwight bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Dwight will be missed by everyone who knew him. I am glad that I had the priveledge of meeting him and sharing a few laughs with him, albeit for a short time.
May God bless and comfort you.
Sincerely,
Evette Jackson
Carl Powell
June 22, 2005
May God be with the entire family
Thomas Hasty
June 22, 2005
I was very sorry to hear of Dwight's passing. I was a team mate of Dwight's on the Hampton Institute football team. My prayers are with you.
Sharon White
June 22, 2005
My prayers and thoughts are with Dwight's family and the many friends who mourn his passing. Delighted that I had an opportunity to meet and work with him!
Sincerely, Sharon White, Co-worker
PAM DORSEY
June 22, 2005
God is a God of Comfort and Peace.
My prayers are with you.
Gertrude Goode
June 22, 2005
Sister Jackie,
We empathize with you and your family during the loss of your love one. Please know that I am praying for you. May God bless the Joyner Family.
Gertrude Goode, Pastor
Church of God
Emporia, Virginia
VIVIAN CHAPMAN
June 22, 2005
Sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Dwight. The city of Franklin was blessed with Dwights humble spirit and personality. May God encourage Dr. Joyner, Sherry, Pam and the entire family during this difficult time.
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