Alfred Joyner

Mr. Alfred Ray Joyner passed away Friday morning, March 4, 2022. He was born in Edgecombe County, NC on November 19, 1938, to the late Merl Joyner and Agnes Viverette Joyner. Ray graduate from the United States Naval Academy and served our country in Vietnam. He was a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps. Ray served as a reader at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church for 40 years, Catechist for the Catholic Sacrament of Confirmation for 15 years, Charter Deputy Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus council 10504 and served as Eucharistic Minister for the Homebound for 4 years. He volunteered at the Baptist Hospital Cancer Center for 14 years, and Ibrahim Pre-K as a reading teacher for 14 years. Ray loved his family more than anything. He is survived by his incredible wife of 55 years, Donna Joyner; five children; seven grandchildren. A Memorial Mass service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. A committal service will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. Online condolences can be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.