William Joseph Gremillion

It is with great sadness that the family of William Joseph Gremillion announce his passing on Monday, July 2, 2018, following an illness at the age of 76 yrs. A native of Springhill, Louisiana, Joe graduated from Springhill High School and then attended LSU where he earned his B.S. He was employed by Star Paper Tube as manager of the Mobile Plant for 39 years. He then owned and operated a successful Landscaping and Lawn care business in Fairhope for many years. Upon his retirement, he worked part time for Bass Pro Shop in Spanish Fort, where he enjoyed working with fellow sports enthusiasts and sharing his love and knowledge of both fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed serving as a deacon in the Baptist Church and singing in the choir. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janet (nee Torrence); his children, Sherry (and Scott) Ringenoldus of Spanish Fort, AL, Shelia (and Sean) Kennedy of Daphne, Al and Robert (and Cindy) of Dunedin, FL; and his 6 grandchildren: Blakely, Jordan, Ashlee, Hannah, Tanner and Amber; and his 2 great grandchildren, Kaylor and Sawyer; and his sister, Marsha Lynn Chinal of Dallas, TX. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 5, 2018, from 5:00 until 7:00pm at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 6, 2018, at 11:00 am at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope. Interment will follow at Jubilee Memorial Gardens.   ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775