Harry B. Joyner

Harry B. Joyner, 100, of Springdale, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born June 28, 1924, in Spring Valley near Hindsville, Arkansas, to Robert P. Joyner and Mary Margaret Black Joyner. Harry is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Lydia (Bowen) Joyner. His daughter Patricia Joyner Rogers, his grandson Traill W. Rogers, his brothers Robert and Gilbert, and sisters Laura (Joyner) Lynch and Georgia (Joyner) Archer. Harry is survived by one son, Stanley W. Joyner (Anita); one adopted son, Leroy Smith (Teresa); four grandchildren, Jonna Rogers, Taylor Joyner, Kayla Joyner, and Ryan Joyner; son-in-law and caregiver John W. Rogers; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special friend and fellow traveler Barbera Sturm of Springdale. Harry was a decorated WWII veteran who served in the U.S. Army, 24th Infantry Division, from October 4, 1943, to January 11, 1946, when Harry was wounded and came home with a purple heart medal. Harry married Lydia M. Bowen on May 31, 1947, and settled into a lifetime as a hard-working farmer, father, jack of all trades, carpenter, and fixer of almost anything. He enjoyed quail hunting, loved his horses, and a good auction or farm sale, and Harry loved to travel. In recent years Harry went on his very first cruise and went to New York City where he got to see the Statue of Liberty and took his first limousine ride. Harry was always willing to lend a helping hand to family, friends, and neighbors. He was mischievous, funny, quite the prankster, and could often deliver one-liners that would keep you chuckling for days. He was loved by so many and touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, 1000 N. Gutensohn Road, Springdale. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Springdale Senior Center, Meals On Wheels, 203 Park St., Springdale, Arkansas 72764, or Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Arkansas 72762. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com

Harry B. Joyner

June 28, 1924 - July 25, 2024