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Mr. George Henry Joiner "Henny"
~Sunrise~ November 29, 1938
~Sunset~ February 7, 2023 Friday, March 17, 2023
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J. B. JENKINS FUNERAL HOME 7474 Landover Rd | Landover, MD 20785 Reverend Gerald M. Joiner, Officiating Pastor Reverend Gerald Jerome Joiner, Eulogist
OBITUARY Mr. George Henry Joiner, 84, of Glenarden, Maryland, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 29, 1938, to the late Cleo D. Joiner, Sr and Georgia L. Pope Joiner-Cooper. In 1957, George graduated from Central High School, Louisville, KY. He went on to graduate from Kentucky State College (University), Frankfurt, KY in 1962. He was also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated into the Fraternity on December 8, 1961. After graduation, he enlisted in the Armed Services and served his military service in many locations. He was honorably discharged in 1964 and relocated to Washington, DC, where he was employed by the Federal Government as State Director of Veterans Affairs. He retired after over 30 years of government service. He loved the many times he spent vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, and in his retirement years, he enjoyed social gatherings, reading, art collections, traveling, and socializing with his friends. George was also a devoted Washington Redskins fan. He was especially delighted when his children and grandchildren came to visit. George and former partner, JoyAnne Page had one child together. He and his former spouse, Heberlean Bass-Joiner had two children together and remained in touch throughout their lives. Later in life, George was formerly married to Miriam Conner Joiner. George is survived by sons Jonathan Erich Joiner of Cincinnati, Ohio and Christopher David Joiner of Raleigh, NC; daughter Anitria Yvette Joiner Roberts (Loring) of Durham, NC; three grandchildren, Mariah Taylor Romero (fiancée Ty Mossburg) of Charlotte, NC; Kynnedy Janelle Roberts and Camden Qwincy Roberts, both of Durham, NC; brothers Percy Lott Joiner, Reverend Gerald Jerome Joiner (Lynne), Pierce Stoudemier, Douglass P. Cooper and sisters Doris Joiner Kirkpatric, Iris Joiner McPhail;, Patricia Joiner Williams, Monica Michelle Joiner, Melissa Martinez all of Louisville, KY; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by brother Cleo Joiner, Jr, and sisters Verna Jean Joiner and Constance M. Taylor Cooper.
ORDER OF SERVICE Reverend Gerald M. Joiner, Presiding
Prelude Processional The Scriptures Old Testament Psalm 23:4.............................Reverend Gerald M. Joiner New Testament Revelations 21:4-6.............Reverend Gerald M. Joiner Prayer of Comfort............................................Reverend Gerald M. Joiner Musical Selection........................................Precious Lord, Take My Hand/You've Got a Friend Acknowledgements ................................................................................. Nicole Douglas Remarks/ Reflections (Limit 2 minutes each please) Silent Obituary Reading Eulogy.........................................................................Reverend Gerald Jerome Joiner Benediction Funeral Directors in Charge Recessional
Internment Military burial will follow service Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery 11301 Crain Highway Cheltenham, Maryland 20623 Repast~ Busboys & Poets Hyattsville
PALLBEARERS Nephews, Cousins & Friends
FLOWER ATTENDANTS Nieces, Cousins & Friends
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to everyone for their many acts of kindness extended during our time of sorrow and need. Your generosity and caring made this time for us more bearable. ~ The Family~
“I’M FREE” Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of day If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch If my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart, rejoice with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. ~Anne Lindgren Davison~
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