Jay Witten Joplin

Jay Witten Joplin, age 46, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away suddenly Monday, June 27, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Witten and Shirley Joplin; grandparents, Joe Saunders and Lucy Witten Joplin; uncles, Joe Saunders Joplin II, Alva Rice; great-aunt, Ann Saunders Joplin; grandmother, Beulah Lillian Scruggs; cousin, Christy Scruggs. Surviving Jay is his fiancé, Alicia Cornett; brother, John Joplin; sons, Daniel Angle, Christian Deshazo, Grayson Boyer; daughters, Chloe Dalton, Halie Boyer; nieces, Cassidy Grace Joplin, Kaydence Rose Joplin; nephew, Joshua Ryan Joplin; aunt, Patricia Hix Joplin; uncle, John Booth Joplin; cousins, Joe Saunders Joplin (Sarah), Alice Fleming Joplin (Chuck); special friend, Aubrey Wright. Jay was evening manager of Food Lion, Stanleytown and loved visiting amusements parks and riding roller coasters. He also loved palm trees and Ms. Pacman. His service will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel, 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2022 with Pastor Dan Schelling officiating. His family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.