Obituary of Doyle Vinson Joiner

Doyle Vinson Joiner passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 surrounded by family and friends, after a long fight with Parkinson’s Disease and other age-related illnesses. Doyle was born on October 26, 1935 to Mr. & Mrs. Spiegel Henry Joiner in Clay County, Alabama. He graduated from Clay County High School in 1954, where he was the starting quarterback for the football team. He married his high school sweetheart, Martha Gail Watkins, on December 24, 1955. He served for several years with the Ashland, AL based 946th Engineering Company Army National Guard unit. He spent most of his career as a route salesman for several companies, with many clients and friends throughout central Alabama. He and Gail had two sons, Steve and Andy, and spent much of their time with them in recreation, sports, and church activities. He loved to come home on Friday afternoon and surprise the family with a weekend trip to Panama City Beach. He developed a love for golf, and spent several days a week with friends on the golf course. He enjoyed the exercise he got walking 18 holes carrying his golf bag. He and Gail were active in Bemiston Baptist Church. He played on the church softball team. He later served as a Deacon and Elder. Doyle remained active after retirement, working part-time as a Security Guard at Talladega Superspeedway. He and Gail enjoyed traveling, going on many trips across the country, frequently with friends. Doyle joins Gail, who died on Thursday, February 4th. He leaves behind his two sons; Steve and his wife Lisa, and their sons Stephen, Matt, and Scott; and Andy and his wife Katt. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and their children. He is preceded in death by his parents, S.H. and Vernie, and his siblings, Cress, Erna, and Erma. A visitation is planned for Saturday, February 13th, at 1:00 p.m. CT at Usrey Funeral Home, with a chapel service to follow at 2:00 p.m. The Rev Jerry Colquett will officiate. Interment will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. On line condolences may be offered at www.usreyfuneralhome.com Usrey Funeral Home of Talladega will direct the service.