Ronald Joiner – Benton

Ronald Joiner, 74, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at his home in Benton, IL.  Shortly before his death, he took one last trip with his son around Rend Lake. Laughter filled his home as he reminisced with family and friends about the “good old days.” Most importantly, he said his last “I love yous” to those he cherished most.

ron joinerBorn January 20, 1941, to Brown and Memmeth Joiner, Ron was one of five children.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Wayne (Brenda) Joiner, and sister, Cleona (Donald) Lance.  Inevitably, a fishing tournament and card game began upon his arrival to Heaven.  He will be greatly missed by sister, Carolyn (Dave) Pedigo, and brother, Donald (Paula) Joiner.

On July 11, 1959, he married Linda (Stritzel) Joiner. Together, they raised three children: June (Jim) Zinck, Richard Joiner, and Kevin (Regina) Joiner.  His children were fortunate to have a Dad who could fix most any car, who was never too old to ride a dirt bike, and an avid follower at each football game.  He went on to welcome four grandchildren:  Jamie and Joshua Zinck, and Ashley (Phillip) Lyell and Lindi (Andrew) Webber.  His grandchildren remember a Grandpa who made “looking for deer” an adventure, peanut butter a food group, and in his late 50’s, proved to be not too old to skateboard or roller skate.  Most recently, he was thrilled to have met and held his new great-grandson, Grayson Webber.

On January 19, 2003, he married Jo Ann (Hall) Joiner.  In this union, Ron was blessed in adding Jo Ann’s three sons to his family: Steve (Linda) Brown , Kevin (Laura) Brown, and Jeffrey (Lisa) Brown.  He was honored to be naturally welcomed as family, and became Grandpa to, Natalie, Kris, Dusten, Jessica, Kelsea, Jonathan, Brandtlee, Elissa and great grandchildren Katlyn, Jailyn and Lily Grace.

Ron was a proud member of the First Baptist Church of West City and a proud member of United Mine Workers of America, retiring as a coal miner from Old Ben Mine 21 in Sesser.

Due to health complications in recent years, Ron was undoubtedly thankful to have been in the care of incredible doctors and nurses. The family would like to recognize Dr. William Hayes, Dr. Chen, and Dr. Chong.  Ron loved his “girls at Davita”, and valued his visits with Bi-County Health nurses.  He could always count on Ike Crnokrak for a ride to any doctor or hospital in the Midwest and Brother Bert Mitchell for spiritual peace. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of West City.

Friends may celebrate a life well-lived on Saturday, February 21 , from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brayfield- Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, IL.  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Hammond Cemetery with Brother Burt Mitchell officiating.

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