Rymer, Joel Renaldo

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RYMER
Sunrise: :Jvtay sfl. 1953
Sunset: J\unust 21st, 2014
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Yiewine: 1o:oo- 11:oo a.m.
Service: 11:oo a.m.
Offtciatine Minister: 1{ev. 'Dr. :Jvtefvin J\. 'I'urn6uCC
Organist: :Jfon. J\narew :Fafiie I :Jvtr. 'I'exfort£Jofin
Interment: Cane {1ard£n ~ay Cemetery
SURVIVORS
Wife:
Yvonne "Netty" Rymer
Children:
Joel Rymer Jr., Jasin "Smacky" Rymer, Janelle Rymer, Jarrel "J.J." Rymer, Vemard "Tooth" Leonard,
Akisha Stevens, Veme 'Bego' Tumbull, and Keisha Donovan
Adopted Children:
Lemeal Cline and Reynel "Ray Ray" Henley
Brothers:
Franklyn "Frankie" Rymer and Jerome "Jerry" Rymer
Sisters:
Joyce Rymer-Wheatley, Janice Rymer-Dawson, and Janet Rymer
Brothers- in law:
Conrad Henley, Dr. Karl Dawson, and Herman "Porgy" George
Sisters- in law:
Vema Henley, Bemadine Henley-Hall, and Alma Lloyd-Henry
Son-in law:
Andre Donovan
Aunts:
Grace Hughes, Esmie Wheatley, Olive George, and Gloria Creque
Uncle:
JohnRymer
Grand Children:
Jahshima Leonard, Jasin and J'Sani Rymer, Lyriq Rymer, K'Jonte Stevens, K'Maiya Jimenez,
Cymoi George, Kagero and K'Taeo Percival, K'Dreya Donovan, Lyannah Tumbull, and Karina Leonard
Great Grand Child:
Ma'koyHowe
Nieces:
Joy Wheatley, Vanessa Rymer, Tonya Rymer, Tresha Christopher, and Karla and Kylah Dawson
Nephews:
Troy Christopher, Kerrison Smith, and Deondre Rymer
Special Nephew:
Byron "Chucky" Hodge
Great Nieces & Nephews: Jalan David, Kennedy Summers, Tre Stoutt, Kai and Sasha Christopher, and Keirstin and Keriya Smith
Special Cousins:
Cyril "CB" Benjamin, Arlene Parsons, Ena Lewis, and Loma Chesterfield
Cousins:
The Rymer, Wheatley, Creque, George and Harrigan Families originating in Virgin Gorda
Uncles-in-law:
Connie Tumbull and Lionel Henley
Aunts-in-law:
Adena Henley, Sylvia McClean, and Pastor Sylvia Rymer
God Mother:
Iris Romney-Fahie
God Children:
Keishla-Hemandez Charles, Anita Maduro, Shaquille Stoutt, and Sharmin Wbyte
Close Friends:
Tishana Simmonds, "Bay Boys"; Oren "Birdy" Mills, Jariel ''Buckle" Jones, Jamal Jones,
Jerome Jones, Kenrick "KJ" Henley, Jelani Christopher, Marlon Lanns, Auldric Lanns,
Jeremy Jones, Chavez Henley, Kevin Henley, Royie Smith. Dwayne "Ace" McClean,
Laren "Sensi" Tumbull, and Darren "Grady" Thomas
Extended Family and Special Friends:
Daniel & Cecelia Cline, Michiko Francis, Melvin "Melo" Fraser , Elroy Dawson, Julian Rymer, Segrid Leslie, Enriquito Rymer, Ar~
lene L. Pinney-Benjarnin, Pastor and Mrs. Melvin Tumbull & Family, Hon. Alvin Christopher, Lenise Phillips & Family, Janero Christopher, Wilbert Smith. Alien Cameron, Aldrea Maduro & Family, Irene Penn O'Neal & Family, Ishma Edwards, Kenneth Smith,
Julian Scatliffe, Hon. Andrew Fahie, Leando Hodge, Dwight Callwood, Mackadoo Dawson, Creighton "Whiteman" Smith. Jane
Malone-Ricketts, Gwen Hodge, Xiomara Rhymer, Antontio Henley & Family, Loriel Henley, Ernie Claxton, Leona Herbert, Lillian
George, Elaine Cline & Family, Ashmore & Iris Romney, Ecline Allan, Neil Stoutt, Wayne ''King Fish" Waiters, Myrtle Stoutt-Freitas
& Family, Malacia ''Nicky'' Matthias, Winnifred Stevens, Rita Delville, Genevieve Henry, Lydia Meyers, Leon & Clayton Rymer,
Clifton ''Tiger" Burke, Angelo "Bebo" Freeman, Corrington "Stinky" Roberts, Sidanio ''Efo" Smith, Keisha Caines, Kadeem Jimenez,
Elihu Rhymer, The children of Adena Henley, Families of the Late Ivan Dawson, the Late Maxwell Dawson, the Late Winnifred
Hodge, and the Late Prince Stoutt, The Ronan Family, Madlene Blyden and Family, The Lennard Family, and Members of the Cane
Garden Bay Methodist & Baptist Churches
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EULOGY
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was born on May 5, 1953 at North Sound, Virgin Gorda to the late
Waiter and Iva Rymer. He was the second of six children. Joel moved with his parents to live at Towers,
West End at the young age of two and completed his school at the then West End Methodist School. As a
young boy Joel spent much of his spare time fishing with his brother Frankie on the Towers wharf.
As a young adult Joel found employment in many areas. He worked as a jewelry sales persons for Kaunda and
later as a chef at Peter Island Hotel. In 1980, he moved to St. Thomas and continued to showcase his culinary
skills at the Sheraton Hotel.
While in St. Thomas he married Yvonne "Netty" Tumbull and from that union had two children, Janelle and
Jarrel. Joel was also the father of sons, Joel Jr., Jasin and Vemard.
Joel returned back to Tortola in 1983 and moved to Cane Garden Bay to live with his wife. He took up employment at the Moorings where he stayed until his retirement in 2008. Joel loved his days at the Moorings
and would often be heard singing only hymns before going on yacht pick-up trips to St. Marten. During those
years, Joel also continued the showcasing of his culinary skills as he worked part time at Quito's, Paradise
Club, and De Wedding in Cane Garden Bay. Netty opened Netty's Diner in 1997 and you did not have to
wonder where to find Joel when he was not at the Moorings. Netty's Diner was just one way in which Joel
was able to showcase himself as a culinary ambassador.
"Late Man", as he affectionately called by many, was a man of few words and his mother would always call
him when the nieces and nephews needed a little "straightening out". Joel's authoritative look on his face said
it all and even if he did not pull the belt they knew it was time to get "in-line". He also did his part in straightening out many of the young boys in Cane Garden Bay with whom he developed a strong bond.
In 2012 Joel was recommended for dialysis due to illness. This illness took a toll on his life as he was unable
to do most of the things he liked best. His family along with the "Bay Boys" rallied around him to make sure
that he received the care and attention he needed. Joel fought through many trying days and hospital stays
with God being his helper.
On August 10, 2014, he took ill and was hospitalized at Peebles Hospital. The doctors and nurses worked feverishly to try and restore his health but on August 21, 2014 he succumbed to his illness and died peacefully.
A peace which left a glow on his face that has caused those present at the time to continuously speak about. A
peace which it seems only God could grant. He will live on forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved
him.
Daddy, Joel, My brother, Mandril, Lateman, Manu has come to the end of his earthly journey. May his soul
rest in peace.
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