Jodie M. Joiner, (USAR) age 71, of Lyons, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020, in Meadows Health in Vidalia after a brief illness.  He was a native of Toombs County and was a 1967 graduate of Reidsville High School.  After high school, he entered the U.S. Army, served one tour of the Vietnam War and retired after twenty years as a Master Sergeant.  After his military service, he worked in security at Edwin I. Hatch Plant and retired after twenty years.  Jodie enjoyed the outdoors and was a beekeeper.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Gainer Joiner and Nelle Thompson Joiner.

Mr. Joiner is survived by his wife, Pamela W. Joiner of Lyons; two sons, Michael Joiner and wife Tami of Hixson, Tennessee, and Alan Joiner and wife Judy of Chattanooga, Tennessee; one sister, Jo Gay of the New Branch Community; one brother, Eddie Joiner and wife Laura of Macon; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a special remembrance to Nicole and Megan.

The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville, Road, Suite 100, Silver Springs, MD 20910 or by visting their website at vva.org