Michael Wade Joiner

Michael Wade Joiner, 56, of Temple, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1970, the son of Sarah Yarbrough and the late Ronald Wade Joiner.

Michael proudly served his country for more than 26 years in the United States Marine Corps, dedicating over two decades of his life to honor, duty, and service to our nation. Through his commitment and distinguished career, he attained the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant, one of the highest enlisted ranks in the Marine Corps. His primary Military Occupational Specialty was Crash Fire Rescue. Throughout his career, he also served in several special duty assignments, including Drill Instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival. In these roles, he helped train, mentor, and shape generations of Marines, passing along the discipline, knowledge, and leadership that defined his own service. Master Gunnery Sergeant Joiner was a highly decorated Marine, earning numerous medals, badges, citations, and campaign ribbons in recognition of his dedication and service. He participated in multiple overseas operations, including Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout his distinguished military career, Michael earned the respect and admiration of fellow Marines and other service members. His leadership, professionalism, courage, and unwavering commitment to the Marine Corps left a lasting impression on those who had the honor of serving alongside him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Wade Joiner.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Natasha Bowen Joiner; daughters, Tiffany Blair, Haley Myers, Taylor West, Maci Joiner, and Leah Joiner; sons, Ethan Bowen, Jacob Womack, and Mason Joiner; mother, Sarah Yarbrough Joiner; brothers and sisters-in-law, Aaron and Tina Joiner, Jason and Jennifer Joiner; his four grandsons, whom he absolutely adored, Aston Bowen, Rory Bowen, Jacob Womack, Jr., Ryan J. Myers; father-in-law, Arnold and Hazel Bowen; several nieces and nephews and extended family.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home Villa Rica Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Bowen Family Cemetery, 7969 Hwy 142, Shady Dale, Georgia, 31085.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project. www.Wounded Warrior Project

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.jones-wynn.com Jones-Wynn Funeral Home Inc. and Cremation Services of Villa Rica is in charge of the arrangements. 770-459-3694