Christopher W. Joiner, 39, of Chesterfield, died on Saturday evening, June 20, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
A celebration of life was held on July 10, at Chesterfield Bible Church in Chesterfield. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Chesterfield Bible Church. Those wishing to contribute photos for the tribute wall may do so by emailing Pastor Jarod Walston at red44hawk3@yahoo.com. Cremation rites will be accorded. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Joiner was born on June 14, 1987, in Jerseyville, a son of Timothy Robert Joiner and Brenda Kay Goewey Joiner, who was later adopted by William Robert “Bob” Joiner and Nancy Kay Nash Joiner. He graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 2005 and Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis, IN, in 2006.
His primary occupation was welding and fabrication at Bob’s Welding and Repairs in Chesterfield, until its closing in 2015. Besides many “side jobs,” he later became a certified chef, serving in several area restaurants until he developed heart issues in 2023, which continued until his death. He was an organ and tissue donor for Gifts of Hope.
Mr. Joiner was a member of the Chesterfield Bible Church, most often called, “Joiner.” He belonged to local pool leagues and enjoyed fishing and target shooting at the gun range.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Kay Joiner of Chesterfield; father, Timothy Robert Joiner of Carlinville; girlfriend, Tabitha Butcher of Chesterfield; son, Trevin Williams-Joiner of Carlinville; siblings, Kelsey Jo (Andrew) Carr, Samantha Nicole Joiner and Nolan Thomas Joiner, all of Carlinville, Leroy Robert Goewey of Witt, Brandon Allen Seward of Butler and Thomas Andrew (Teresa) Davidson of Waterloo; grandmother, Sharon Kay Joiner of Carlinville; aunts and uncles, Sheryl Robin (Billy) Mayer of Carlinville, Denise Whitlock Joiner and Jackquelin (Steve) Morgan; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Joiner was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Goewey; father, William Robert “Bob” Joiner; brother, Todd Alan Davidson; and uncle, James E. Joiner.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Condolences may be left at www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com.
