Whitmel Madison Joyner

NEW HILL — Whitmel Madison Joyner, 67, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at his home.

He was born Dec. 10, 1941, in Weldon, the son of the late George Freeman and Evelyn Josephine (Anthony) Joyner. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany and was a member of the 7th Army Soldiers Chorus. Prior to his retirement, he worked for the Environmental Protection Agency. A talented writer, he enjoyed numerous hobbies, including genealogy, bee keeping, railroad memorabilia and Civil War history.

Survivors include his wife, Vivian L. Joyner; his brother, George Freeman Joyner and wife, Jeane, of Raleigh; his sister, Rebecca Sadler and her husband, John, of Wake Forest; a nephew, Will Sadler; his nieces, Darby Sadler, Katherine Mawhinney and Julianne Malone; and many loving great-nieces and great-nephews.

Following a private memorial, the family will receive guests from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at George Joyner’s home at 3021 Eton Road in Raleigh.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Civil War Preservation Trust or a charity of your choice.

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Raleigh is handling the arrangements.