Deshun Ricky Joyner was horn on May 22, 1986 in San Antonio, Texas to Joel T. Smith and Tiffany J. Joyner. Shun attended and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt high school. His hobbies included listening to music, playing with his toys, and most if all taking pictures to light up the hearts of the world with his smile. He was such a blessing to us all.
Deshun was survived by his mother Tiffany J. Joyner, siblings: JaleesaPeterson, Latandra Joyner, Rodney Lake, Jr. (Jazmine), Rodrick Lake(Dezmeray Lake). Grandmother Earline Lavallis.
A host of aunts and uncles (un named) Lagered, Keith, Brian, Karen, Steven (Stephanie). Also a special thanks, to (aunt Chavela Zacharie) and Megan Johnson. Along with many loving and supportive cousins.
Nephews and nieces J’ Anthony, Jheniah, Jyrese, Jai vien, Jazlyn, Jalena, Amyrah and Xavier.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather George A. Joyner and othergrandfather Richard Lavallis.
A very special thanks, to Margaret Cook (god-mother) for all you did for Deshun aka “Billy Dee”.
A special thanks, to Jacqueline Jackson (Jackie) for her everlasting love and support.
Thank you Janell Walden Benford for your love and support.
Thank you Terri Toporcer (teacher) and Gabriel Cosme Garcia (best friend and schoolmate) for your many acts if kindness.





To the Joyner Family: Sorry to hear of your loss, May the God of all comfort give you peace and comfort at this most difficult time. Please read 2 Corinthians 1:2-4 and John 5:28,29 Where Jesus gives us a wonderful hope that is soon to be realized. That is the hope of the resurrection. What a blessing for your family and mine. If you would like to learn more about this wonderful hope please go to jw.org and download a free copy of the book†What Can The Bible Teach Us? And read chapter 7†There Will Be A Resurrection. It is our hope that this information will help you and your family now and in the future.
To the Joyner family,y’all have my sincere and deepest sympathy!Tiffany who I have known personally as,my classmate, great mother,and true ,friend put your trust and faith in the Lord’s hands! The Lord makes no mistakes! Bless you and your family!Â