Michael Matthew Joyner Jr., a native of Gretna and resident of Thibodaux, began his rest on August 3, 2021, at the young age of 29.
He is survived by his wife, Dianne Guthrie Joyner; father, Michael Joyner Sr. (Uvonda Joyner); grandmothers, Nancy Bacon and Winnie Joyner; grandfather, Johnny Joyner Sr.; uncles, Jonathan Bacon (Crystal Bacon), Joseph Bacon (Suzanne Bacon), Albert Bacon, Keith Toups (Kelley Toups), and Johnny Joyner Jr.; aunts, Stephanie Romano (Chad Romano), Holly Roberts and Monique Paz; step siblings, Everson Brooks, Emmanuel Brooks, Ebony Watts, Erica Smith, and Elexus Brooks; nephew, Leland Viavia; and godchild, Gracelyn Bacon.
He was preceded in death by his great grandmothers, Drusilla Walker, Winnie McCormick, and Vera Joyner; Great grandfathers, Royce McCormick and Everette Joyner; grandfather, Robert Lee Bacon; and mother, Michelle Bacon Joyner.
Michael will always be remembered as a dedicated husband, son, godfather, and friend. His smile and laughter could light up any room. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA from 11:30 until funeral service time at 1:30 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to his wife for end of life expenses.