Dee Joiner

Sterling "Dee" Denton Joiner

November 7, 1957 – November 12, 2026

Dee Joiner, 69, a lifelong resident of Pampa, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1957.

A memorial service to celebrate Dee's life will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Nathan Bailey, officiating. Dee will be privately laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery by his family. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Viewing for Dee will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Dee dedicated his entire working career to the oil and gas industry, building a legacy of hard work and lasting friendships. Outside of work, he was a familiar and friendly face around Pampa, known for his love of life and warm personality. He spent many happy days on the greens as a proud 25-year member of the Pampa Country Club. When he wasn't out playing a round of golf, Dee loved taking the microphone to sing karaoke, bringing joy and entertainment to everyone around him. Above all, one of his favorite pastimes was simply spending quality time with his family and friends. A man of faith, he was a lifelong member of the Somerville St. Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Dani Joiner; his parents, Bob and Marquetta Joiner; his sister, Jeanie Denison; and his great-niece, Mickala Miller.

Dee’s memory will be cherished by his surviving family, including his son (and Dani's twin), Dusty Joiner, and granddaughter, Gabi Joiner, of Baytown and Mont Belvieu, Texas, receptively; his former wife of 40 years, Denise Joiner, who remained a close and dear friend through the end of his life; his sister, Margaret and husband Rory; and his brothers, Warren Joiner and wife Jeri, and Monty Joiner and wife Darlis, all of Pampa.

He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly, especially his niece, Jessica Callender of Pampa, with whom he shared an exceptionally close and cherished bond. Other surviving nieces include Misty Harris, Valerie Word and husband Brandon, and Marquetta Oliveira, all of Pampa, and Elizabeth Chunyo and wife Kayla of Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving nephews include, Monty Paul Joiner and wife Lana, Jeremy Evans, Josh Joiner and wife Brandy, and Scotty Joiner, all of Pampa, and Chris Oliveira and wife Krickett of Fort Worth, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Amarillo or Dallas, and the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, where his daughter received extensive care, in his honor.