Mr. Edgar “Barney” Joyner, Jr. was born October 24, 1938 in Memphis, TN.  He transitioned September 16, 2020 at Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.

He was a Farmer and a Veteran  of the National Guard.

He is survived by two sons: Billy Joyner of Lamar, MS and Timothy Joyner (Lisa) of Somerville, TN, two daughters: Violet Haulum (Paul) of Memphis, TN and Shantell Lacey, three brothers: Jack Joyner, Andrew Joyner  and Donald Joyner, five sisters: Frances Harris, Mary Duke, Barbara Fowler, Patricia Hurdle, and Carolyn Edwards, twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,  other relatives, and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his parents: Edgar Joyner, Sr., and Lena Morse, three brothers.

Service will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 2p.m., with visitation from 1p.m., until 1:50p.m. at Serenity-Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Holly Springs. Burial will follow at Slayden Cemetery in Lamar, MS. Serenity-Autry Funeral Home of Holly Springs is in charge of the arrangements.