James "Jim"

Joiner

James (Jim) Otis Joiner, 76, formerly of Fairbanks, Alaska, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 in Cairo, GA. Jim was born September 16, 1943 in Atmore, AL, the son of Hazel Gooch. Jim served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force at Eielson A.F.B. Alaska. This is when Jim met the love of his life Connie Gobbi. Jim and Connie were married on June 28, 1963 in Fairbanks, Alaska where they continued to live. Jim an entrepreneur of several businesses owned and operated a gold mine in Fairbanks, Alaska.  Jim was an active member of the church there as well. Jim and Connie moved to Cairo, GA in 2006. Jim was an active member of Eastside Baptist Church in Cairo, GA. He loved to cook and spend time with family and friends. He was known to be happy as well as a joker by those who knew him. Jim is survived by his wife, Connie Joiner of Cairo, GA, children, Kevin Joiner of Cairo, GA and Rodney (Amy) Joiner of Deltona, FL, and 4 grandchildren. Guests may sign the online register at www.whiddonshiverfuneralhome.com