William "Joe" Joseph Pledger

William Joseph "Joe" Pledger, age 75, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. Joe was born Monday, December 16, 1946 in Mobile, Alabama to the late John William and Mildred Hayes Turner Pledger.

Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy Carolyn Trotter Pledger, son and daughter-in-law, John Patrick (Melissa) Pledger, son, Ron Ashley Pledger, son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Joseph (Crystal) Pledger, grandchildren, Joseph Parker Pledger, Mallory Pledger Sullivan (Winston), Kendall Purl (Raymond), Patrick Payne, Madison Pledger, Bennett Pledger, and Ashton Pledger. Honorary children, Mariela Aldana Villeda (Byron), Thomas and Libby Walker, and grandchildren, Chelsea Aldana, Ruben Villeda, Catherine Brinkley (Travis) and Emily Walker. Beloved brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his three sisters: Janice Pledger Bryars, Janell Pledger Fralic, Jereline Pledger Nicks, and granddaughter, Stella Marie Pledger.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1966 through 1970, serving in Vietnam from 1967 thru 1969. He then served with the Alabama National Guard. He was a long time member of College Park Baptist Church where he served as Children Church Pastor, Deacon, and on numerous committees. He retired from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers with 30 years of service at the age of 70, and from Alabama Power Company.

A visitation for Joe will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 12:30 PM at Radney Funeral Home, 1200 Industrial Parkway, Saraland, Alabama 36571.

Interment will immediately follow on the grounds of Mobile Memorial Gardens, 6100 Three Notch Road, Mobile, Alabama, 36619.

Pallbearers are Parker Pledger, Tyler Herrington, Raymond Purl, Patrick Payne, Travis Brinkley, Hunter McDonald, and Winston Sullivan. Honorary Pallbearers are Larry Huff and Charles Jones.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joe’s memory should be made to College Park Baptist Church of Saraland, Alabama.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.RadneyFuneralHome-Saraland.com for the Pledger family.