Walter Jackson Joines Obituary
Walter Jackson Joines of Galax, Virginia passed away on September 25, 2026. Walter, born on October 19, 1938, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Walter Jackson Joines to show support.
Walter will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Walter will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Walter’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Rufus Talmadge Joines and Bertha Lee Brooks Joines; wife: Mary Elizabeth Wooten; son: Mitchell Joines (Ginger Joines); daughter-in-law: Ginger Joines; grandchildren: Stephanie Joines, Derrick Joines (Jillian Joines), Jillian Joines, and Devon Waltman; brothers: Gayle Joines (Frances Joines) and Victor Joines (Louise Joines); niece and neighbor: Cathy Larrowe; and a host of extended relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home (44 Dan Walters Dr, Independence, VA 24348). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org).
