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 67 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 brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law 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 through 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's 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.
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.
December 16, 1946 – July 22, 2022
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.
Danny enjoyed 75 great years with his cousin Joe Pledger‼️ He remembers going to church with him and his family to Shadowlawn Baptist Church and spend the night with them. I remember Uncle John called us all into the living room and he would read a devotion and we all would get on our knees and pray🙏
WHAT A GREAT CHRISTIAN FAMILY 🙏 He will be dearly missed 🙏🙏
Danny, Beverly and Rachael Gilmore
My prayers are with the Pledger family. I loved them all for many years. So many memories of special times with this family. Love to all of you.
Love and prayers for Judy and family
Love and prayers for Judy and family
He is a great man. God bless him and his family.
Joe will be missed . He was such a good man and I know he is in heaven waiting for us all. Prayers continuing