Elder Wyman L. Joyner Sr.

ELDER WYMAN LEON JOYNER, SR. , born on October 8, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland departed this life quietly on July 7, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Wyman was born to the late Ardro Abram Joyner Sr., and late Clare E. Joyner who preceded his death. He also had two brothers precede his death, Chester and Bernard Joyner. Wyman was educated in Baltimore, Maryland. After graduating from Edmondson High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force stationed in Panama and Vietnam employed as Air Police. After an honorable discharge, Wyman was later employed in the Baltimore City Public School System as a School Police Officer; following that the Virginia State Penitentiary then the Maryland State Penitentiary as a Correctional Officer, and for over 15 years, employed at the American Red Cross until he became ill. Wyman Joyner Sr. accepted Christ in his life at an early age. He attended Evangelical Teacher Training Association for teaching where he received a certificate for biblical teaching. Later, the Lord led Wyman to Family Bible Institute and College where he obtained a Diploma in Biblical Theology. As a young adult he became a member of New Psalmist Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop Walter S. Thomas, Sr. In 1989 Wyman joined The Church of the Redeemed of the Lord under the leadership of Bishop Jerome Stokes, Sr. where he served as an Associate Minister and Sunday School Teacher. On September 11, 1994, Wyman was ordained as an Associate Elder at The Church of the Redeemed of the Lord. Elder Joyner helped other ministries as well throughout Baltimore, Maryland. Wyman married the former Gayle Dawson and out of this union one child was born, Nikol Whittington (husband Antonio Whittington). He leave to cherish his memories: Minister Pauline Joyner, for more than 20 years and out of that union one child was born, Wyman Leon Joyner, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Calcy Joyner; stepdaughter, Tiffany Green; two stepsons, Marvin Parker and Kevin Parker; brother, Ardro Abram Joyner Jr., two sisters, Veronica Joyner and Clara W. Joyner; sister-in-law, Darlene Stokeland; brother-in-law, Kenneth Stokeland; mother-in-law, Rosetta Weeks, eight grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Elder Wyman L. Joyner Sr.

October 8, 1945 - July 7, 2014