Lance Corporal Jordan Shine Joines

May 12, 2005 – October 12, 2026

Lance Corporal Jordan Shine Joines was born on May 12th, 2005, in Marietta, Georgia to Kenneth Joines and Teshia Bell. He met his future wife, Aaliyah in February of 2021 prior to joining the Marine Corps. He enlisted on June 17th, 2024, and married Aaliyah on September 20th that same year.

Upon completion of Basic Training and Marine Combat Training, Private Joines completed Inventory Management Specialist Course on Camp Johnson, North Carolina. There he was promoted to the rank of Private First Class and earned the Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code, 3051 (Inventory Management Specialist).

Following his initial training Private First Class checked into 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines on December 18th, 2024 and served in the Supply Section. He deployed with the battalion on the 22nd MEU onboard the USS Iwo Jima from August 13, 2025, to June 1, 2026. As a result of his hard work and demonstrated leadership, Joines was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal.

Lance Corporal Joines is survived by his wife Aaliyah; his Parents, Lisa and Randy Chaffin; his mother, Teshia; his biological father, Kenneth; and his grandmothers, siblings and nephews

Lance Corporal Joines’ personal awards include the Humanitarian Service Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

The family will receive friends for visitation at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers are Randy Chaffin, Jay Daniels, Brody Edwards, Kolton Turner, Aaris Hilliard, and Wyatt Hoffner.

The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lance Corporal Jordan Shine Joines.