Elvis "Bugs" Joiner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elvis L. “Bugs” Joiner, 85, of Smithland passed away at 8:00 PM on May 19, 2014 at Lourdes hospital. Mr. Joiner was born on August 15, 1928 and married to Merlene Hyde on October 2, 1958. Mr. Joiner was owner of Joiner Trucking and Joiner Service Station. He served as Mayor and city council member of Smithland. He also served as Livingston County Education board member; he was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of Smithland First Baptist Church and a member of Masonic Lodge #138 for over 50 years. Mr. Joiner is survived by his wife of 56 years, Merlene Joiner, one daughter, Cindy Edmonds & husband Tim of Fort Wayne; one son, Gary Joiner and wife Mitzi of Smithland; one grandson, Kyle Joiner and wife Kelly of Paducah; one granddaughter, Dannielle Ramage and husband Kyle of Smithland; two sisters, Mildred Powell of Paducah, Juette Day of Nashville, TN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Estelle (Jones) Joiner; brothers, Jack Joiner, Russell (Goat) Joiner, William (Buddy) Joiner and one sister Bernadette Joiner. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Brian Arnold officiating. Burial will follow at Smithland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Smithland Cemetery, P.O. Box 107, Smithland, KY 42081.

Elvis "Bugs" Joiner

August 15, 1928 - May 19, 2014

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