Gary was my 2nd cousin.  His Mother, Lola Mae, was my cousin.  His grandfather, Tommy E. Foster was a brother to my father...and thus my uncle.
His Father was Carl Joiner whom I remember being a pharmacist.  Mae was older than me, and I sometimes stayed with Carl and Lola Mae when I was still a kid.

I believe Uncle Tommy's middle name was "Edwin".  If so, I have the same middle name.  

My wife and I have been married 62 years....8/4/1961.

If you get this, please let me know.  So sorry for the loss of Gary.  I don't recall ever hearing about his passing; but my memory at age 80 is far from good.

Ronnie (Edwin) Foster
19 Pine Cone Circle
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970)884-1076
ref@mydurango.net

My Uncle Gary was an extremely funny and caring man. Some of my best memories of him involve his dry sense of humor which helped to lighten any situation. Most importantly, I remember how much he loved my Aunt Claudia. I cannot begin to express how much Uncle Gary will be missed and how we will always remember the laughter and love he brought into this world.

I am so devastated to hear of Gary's passing. Gary, was a good man with a compassionate soul. I too worked with Gary and followed him from company to company. He was always such a joy to be with, to talk too, to hear his stories. In the past few years, my husband had been sick and Gary was such a good friend to constantly check in with us and take us to dinner when he was in town. We met with him not too long ago and I just cannot believe he has passed. Gary was so excited to be a grandfather, he was so proud of his son and his family and he loved his wife. I am again, so sorry for your loss.

When I knew Gary at Brooks Institute of Photography, in the early 1970s, he was one of the funniest people that I had ever met.  I loved him like a little brother and adored his wife, Claudia, as well. There were many good times after clases, which I will carry with me to the end of my life.
The world and especially Claudia and Charlie, have lost the center of their lives.  I hope that you both can remember the wonderful lives that you had with your dad, my friend still after all these years.

Gary was a great family friend of my father, Larry Sicher, and mother Kathy Sicher. I will remember fondly staying with Gary and Claudia when I first went to work for our family business. Spending a couple days with Gary, I realized quickly what real work ethic and professionalism looked and sounded like. Condolences to the family.

I am so sorry for your loss.  I have worked with Gary, following him from company to company (he was so great at what he did).  He was always a good friend.  We were able to go to lunch every time he was in Atlanta, we shared photo's of dogs and new babies in the families.  I know how he loved his family and that brand new granddaughter Grace.  I will truly miss him.  My prayers are with you and all your family.
Pam Hedrick

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

OBITUARY

Gary L. Joiner

January 10, 1952 – June 4, 2017

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