Wilson Crawford Joyner

Graveside services for Senior Master Sergeant Wilson “Bill” Crawford Joyner will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 2:30 PM at Magnolia Cemetery with Rev. Ebb Fox officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the funeral home prior to graveside services. SMSGT Wilson “Bill” Crawford Joyner (USAF retired June 30, 1977), age 92, of Meridian, MS passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Medical Center. Bill joined the United States Navy on October 19th, 1948. He served until being honorably discharged on August 17th, 1953. During his time in the U.S. Navy, he served in the World War II European Theater Occupation Forces followed by an assignment to the USS Deuel during the Korean War. Upon his discharge from the U.S. Navy, he worked in the Texas oil fields. On May 3rd, 1955, he returned to active duty service, enlisting in the United States Air Force. He served in numerous duty stations including Cam Ranh Air Base where he participated in missions to fire bases throughout Vietnam. He served with distinction throughout his career receiving multiple commendations and awards. Thank You for your service and dedication to our country Dad “Poppy”. We are incredibly proud of Dad’s military service; however, he was much more to his family. While on leave Bill met Faye Daniels. For Faye and Wilson, it was love at first sight after knowing one another for only 3 days they said their vows and had a passionate, impenetrable marriage of 66 years. Dad was a wonderful caring husband and father who was always there for his family. He was strong yet gentle. Dad was admired and respected by family and friends alike. Dad, we love you. He is survived by his children; Pam Millich, Stephanie Gustin, and Scott Joyner (Angela), grandchildren; Nick Millich, Jeremy Millich (Lindsey), Beth Millich, Charles Iseke, James Joyner (Carina), Rachel Joyner, Susie Hunter (Wayne), and Stevie Joyner, fifteen great-grandchildren, brother Jerry Joyner, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Faye Elizabeth Joyner, his parents Robert Odell Joyner and Letha Lucille Joyner, sister, Annie Jean Minchew, and grandson, Robert Daniel Joyner. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at 1-855-448-3997. Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.