James Burton Joyner Sr., 69, of Harrisonburg, Va., passed away Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at his home.

He was born Feb. 1, 1941, in Greenville, N.C., and was the son of the late James Marshall and Mary Catherine "Cricket" Jackson Joyner.

He graduated from Belvoir Falkland High School in Greenville in 1959 and Roanoke Bible College in 1964.  He began preaching during his college years and continued until his death.  He was instrumental in the founding of Valley Church of Christ in Harrisonburg along with Dickie Bolton.  He also served in the ministry in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and various parts of Virginia.  In his retirement years, he also volunteered at Valley Christian School.

Christ's Church and seeking the lost was his first love.  Mr. Joyner looked for ways to encourage others and was always ready to lend a helping hand.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren, meditating at the river, and visiting the livestock auction.  He was also an avid fan of Rockingham County League Baseball and especially the Clover Hill Bucks.

Mr. Joyner is survived by his wife, Catherine Windham Joyner of Harrisonburg; five children, Wanda Ashley and husband, Lee, of Bassett, Va., James Joyner Jr. and wife, Rita, of Washington, N.C., Sherry Joyner of Elizabeth City, N.C., Sharon Lewis and husband, Craig, of Winchester, Va., and Becky Martin and husband, Mike, of Luray, Va.; a sister, Linda Joyner of Indonesia; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at Valley Church of Christ at 7 p.m.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kyger Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Valley Christian School, 1570 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Arrangements are being handled by Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. 

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kygers.com.

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Sorry Christy and family: We are so very sorry for your loss!! You all are in our thoughts and prayers! If we can do anything, please let us know! Love, Jamie and Linz Jamie and Lindsey Wilson 2010-08-31 06:56:43

Wanda and Christy, My thoughts and prayers go on to you during this diffucult time. May God give you peace and comfort. Sharon Clark 2010-08-31 06:57:56

Dear family, Our hearts go out to you all as you grieve the loss of your loved one. He will be greatly missed here, but we know that the Lord has taken him up into his arms and we rejoice with you that he has received his reward. Please know we are praying for you all! love ....... Ed & Kitty Cade 2010-08-31 08:12:09

Wanda and Lee, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God comfort you. John Herndon John Herndon 2010-08-31 11:00:35

condolence just want you all to know that you are in my prayers. trust in Holy Spirit to comfort and bring healing and peace. you all are his everlasting legacy. much love and prayer, Joan Joan Sawyer 2010-08-31 11:20:33

Wanda & Lee Your Dad was a great man, a classic! I will be praying for you and your family. What years of faithfulness to the Kingdom and your family. God Bless you, Creighton Beatty Creighton Beatty 2010-08-31 12:09:16

Our Prayers are with You I had the privilege of serving with Jim at Liberty Christian Church. I enjoyed working with bro. Jim and learned valuable lessons about the ministry during the short time we had together. Valerie and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family. May God comfort and give you His strength. In Christ...Randy, Valerie and Family Randy Parker 2010-08-31 12:09:38

"Fought the good fight...finished the race...." I am sorry that I did not have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Joyner who succeeded me at Brown Memorial Church in McGaheysville. But all that I heard about his ministry there was favorable. May you find comfort in knowing that he is "with Christ, which is far better." That Scripture comforted me after the death of my wife, Beverly in 2005. Sincerely, Richard J. Hall Richard Hall 2010-08-31 13:57:05

Just want you to know that you & your family are in our prayers . God be with and keep you save. Sincerely, Roy & Ivy Derrer & Allen & Connie Derrer Dear family, 2010-08-31 14:32:20

Our prayers are with you Sherry, Linda, Wanda and Lee, Curt and all other family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for all of you. We will pray God's strength, comfort, and peace for you all. Praise God for your dad's faithfulness and ministry to the Lord. What a legacy he leaves. Praying for you. Scooter and Dori Breisch and f 2010-08-31 15:30:29

You are in our thoughts and prayers Wanda & Lee, Jim & Rita, Sherry, and Sharon, We rejoice with the angels at Mr. Joyner's homecoming and share in your grief at the loss of his physical presence in your lives. Know that you are loved and supported in prayer by your extended Christian family. Love in Him, Mark and Cindy Headen 2010-08-31 17:29:47

Becky Just want you to know you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers. Sorry we could not be with you at this time. Love Hugh & Peggy Whitley Hugh & Peggy Whitley 2010-08-31 17:53:55

Minister / Friend Catherin & Family: Just a note to let you know we are thinking about you at this time of your loss. I often think of the times we shared Pepsi's back in the good old days. We have thought about you all often. His reward has been rewarded, ours is pending but will come in due time. May God comfort and bless as you grief and rejoice. In Christian love. Gary & Phyllis Gary & Phyllis Patterson 2010-08-31 18:11:05

Friend of the Lewis family Death leaves a heartache no one can heal--but LOVE leaves memories no one can steal.....may these many fond memories comfort you and your family in the days and weeks to come. So sorry we can't be with you. Hugs to your Mom Sharon. Much love, scott & cathleen cathleen and scott henderson 2010-08-31 19:30:40

Jim, Rita, Jessica, Glenn & Derek You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May our Father give you the peace that Mr. Joyner is now enveloped with as he stands beside Jesus. Love to you all! Billy & Marsha Boyd & Family 2010-08-31 19:39:55

I have fond memories of Jim's time in Mechanicsville, VA. Many wonderful sermons and days spending time with the family, playing games and eating delicious home cooking. How Jim did enjoy his family around him! I am very sorry for your loss and will be praying for you all and for the peace that God can provide. Lori Talley Dunn 2010-08-31 20:12:49

Jim, Rita and all of the Joyner Family, You are in our prayers as you face this difficult loss. Place your trust and hope in the Lord Jesus---the one James served so faithfully over the years. He had a great influence on my life and ministry. God bless you. Philippians 1:3-6 Yours and His, Bob and Denise Moulden Bob Moulden 2010-08-31 20:14:33

Mrs. Joyner and ALL of the family, I just want you to know that you all are in our many thoughts and prayers. What a shock it was. I'm so thankful to have known Mr. Joyner. He was a blessing to sooo many. What a faithful servant he was. I Peter 5:7 is such a great comfort to me. I pray it will be to you. Love in Christ, Terri Bennett Oakes and family Anonymous 2010-08-31 20:19:07

Thanks for the many memories James (brother), Wanda, Sherry, Sharon & Mrs. Joyner my deepest condolences on your fathers passing. May God be with your family as always. I have been blessed to have known such a great family in my childhood years. Andrew Mackenzie 2010-08-31 21:04:12

What a great man James Joyner was and what a large footprint he leaves. A man who loved the Lord and a man who loved his family. Our loss is indeed heaven's gain. We extend our condolences to all the family members. We have known most of you for many years and we know your hearts ache as much as your spirits rejoice. We love you and will be praying for each one of you. From your friends in Christ, Ken and Sandy McCrickard Anonymous 2010-09-01 04:17:07

Just Met him My mother passed away last week. She had requested if he was available to speak over her. He had a sunday committment but came to our family night this past saturday. It was a great tribute to him that my mother thought highly of him (over 40 years ago), he remembered and came for our families support. Mark Miller 2010-09-01 05:27:48

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but I an also so thankful for Mr. Joyner and the life he led while here! Those days of the entire Joyner (and Ashley) family serving at Liberty Christian Church here in Mechanicsville, VA were memorable and truly the good ol' days!I am praying for the "Peace that passes understanding" for all of you at this time, as we all wait to see Mr. Joyner again in heaven! Doug Talley 2010-09-01 11:22:05

May all of you find peace today --you all are in the prayers of many friends and family. Anonymous 2010-09-01 12:39:30

To a very special family during your time of sorrow, we are thinking of you. Page and Shelba English 2010-09-01 13:35:16

Ed & Margaret pray for the family of Mr. Joyner, a dear man of God. May the Lord give you comfort and peace in your time of sorrow. In Christian love, Ed & Margaret Cade (grandparents of Melissa Ashley) Edwin & Margaret Cade 2010-09-01 17:45:14

Dear Family We are so sorry to hear of your loss but rejoice in knowing that James is with his Lord that he loved and served so faithfully. We have so many wonderful memories during your time at Liberty Christian. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Love, Dennis and Dot Tibbs Dennis and Dot Tibbs 2010-09-02 13:38:01

Catherine, children and Linda: I just read about the death of James. We are so sorry. I remember going home with Linda so many times and James was always so sweet. There are wonderful memories when we were growing up. Our prayers are with you all. I would love to get in touch with Linda again. We saw each other a couple of years ago but lost touch again. Please tell me how since I know she has been out of the country. Is she here now? My address is 1157 Belvoir Lane in Virginia Beach 23464. Catherine, I was Peggy Wallace, (Willie Wallace's sister). Again, our prayers are with you all. Linda told me so much about your family. Peggy & Gordon Douglas_ Peggy (Wallace) Douglas 2010-09-06 19:42:18

To God be the Glory It is so very much a blessing to have Christian brothers, sisters, and families that leave an impact on our lives. We thank God for the testimony the Joyner family has given. We pray his blessings upon you. Love Ben and Heidi Fredericksen Ben and Heidi Fredericksen 2010-09-07 20:27:34

Catherine & Family, we did not see the obituary in the paper, but Lois Lam told me today about James. So sorry to hear how quickly he was taken, we will miss him at the Clover Hill ball games. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Sharon & Ted Knott 2010-09-16 16:56:32

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