Donald Benjamin Joyner, 62, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Joyner. Mr. Joyner is survived by his wife, Deborah C. Joyner; two sons, Donald B. Joyner Jr. and wife, Brenna J. of Manakin Sabot, and Christopher Lee Joyner and his best friend, William T. Ellis of Colonial Heights; two grandchildren, Justin Scott Joyner, and Emily Madison Joyner; his mother, Mary Belle Neally of Colonial Heights; two brothers, Marvin Richard Joyner of Dinwiddie, and Thomas Edward Joyner of Georgia; several nieces and nephews. Services were private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 30 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.