William Kenneth Joyner, 82, of New Haven departed this life peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded in love. Ken was born on April 17, 1941, in New Haven, CT to William “Bud” Joyner and Brownie McCoy Joyner. Ken graduated from James Hillhouse High School in 1959 and attended Eli Whitney Technical Training School in Hamden, CT, later Central State University in Wilberforce, OH. He held many positions and enjoyed working at the New Haven Housing Authority.
Ken was active in civic meetings and a treasured commenter of the Independent from the beginning.
He is survived by his former wife Patricia Taylor Gardner Lewis of Clinton; his sons Dale (Clare) Joyner of Hamden; Taylor Joyner of Branford; and Max (Kimberly) Joyner of Killingworth. Also to cherish his memory are his three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Emily, and Avery Joyner; his nephew, nieces, great niece, and many cousins.
Visitation will take place Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St., New Haven. A celebration of his life will also take place Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Howard K. Hill. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven. To leave a message of comfort for the Joyner family, please visit www.hkhfuneralservices.com.
Way back in the Armstrong Tire And Rubber Co. days. R.I.P.