Obituary of Reverend Robert Davis Joiner

Reverend Dr. Robert “Bob” D. Joiner, Jr., 86, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Effie (Sue) Harwell Joiner; and sister, Joanna Joiner. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn (Kay) Wolfer Joiner; children, Mia Joiner-Moore and spouse, Liz Moore, Mike Joiner and spouse, Kathy, Misa Batcheller and spouse Craig; brother, Marvin Joiner and spouse, Joyce, sister-in-law, Patricia Wolfer; grandchildren, Jodi Batcheller, Miles Jones, Steffi Batcheller, Christopher Joiner; great grandchildren, Lynix Gannod, Thurston Kirk; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Bob grew up in Gilmer and Tyler, Texas. He was a dedicated servant to his Lord and his congregations throughout his life. Bob served as an ordained Methodist minister for 62 years. He was a graduate of Southwestern University, Southern Methodist University and Drew University. Bob proudly served as minister at First Methodist Church, Pasadena, Holy Trinity UMC, Houston, Perritte Memorial UMC, Nacogdoches, St. Paul’s UMC, Baytown, Sunset UMC, Pasadena, League City UMC, League City, Canterbury UMC, Alief, Chapelwood UMC, Lake Jackson, and First UMC, Pearland. His dedication to his community also included serving as a volunteer fireman in Nacogdoches and Houston, as a Rotarian and a member of Optimist International. Bob could be found most days visiting the sick in hospitals, nursing homes, and shut-ins who could not make it to church. He was the true definition of a pastor; someone who watched over their church members as a shepherd watches over his flock. Bob will be greatly missed by his family, his many church families and the communities he served. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First UMC, Pearland at www.fumcpearland.org A Memorial Service for Bob will be held Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 10:00 am at the First United Methodist Church, 2314 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland, Texas 77581. A private family burial will be held at a later time.