Joe was born in Albertville, AL where he grew up. He later moved to Parsons, TN with his family to accept a job with TDS Telecom, where he later retired from. Joe served as a member of the U.S. Army and the United States National Guard. He also served in Vietnam.
Joe was survived by a sister, Mary Hix of Albertville, AL, a daughter, Cindy Wheat of Parsons, TN, three nieces, Diane Hix, Dale Upton and Leslie Peppers all of Albertville, AL, and three grandchildren, Kyle Wheat, Caleb Wheat and Allie Wheat, all of Parsons, TN.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Rice Gray Gulledge and his mother, Velma Mary Elizabeth Floyd Gulledge both of Albertville, AL and a son, Scott Gulledge of Parsons, TN.
No services have been arranged at this time, due to Covid. Joe will be cremated and a date for a memorial will be later announced.