Joel Alan Urdang, age 69, of Prattville, Alabama passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. Joel was born December 11, 1952 in Boston, Massachusetts to Sandy Urdang and Charlene Baum Urdang. Preceded in death by his parents, Joel is survived by his wife, Pamela Urdang; his children, Marileigh and Jansan Urdang; his brother, Jerry Urdang and his animal companions, Sunny and Abi. Earning degrees from University of Miami and University of South Carolina, Mr. Urdang was well read and articulate. Joel's education also included a two year term with the Peace Corps in Western Samoa. After his return from the Peace Corp, Joel began his professional career as the coordinator of Education and Professional Development for the South Carolina Dept. of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services before moving to Missouri as a federal employee. In Missouri, he became the public health administrator at Whiteman Air Force Base before transferring to Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. He continued as a public health administrator in his final position at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama from which he retired in April 2022. After official retirement, Joel was busier than ever, working as a Master Resilience Trainer for K6 Company, working part time as a ranger at the Robert Trent Jones golf courses in Prattville, volunteering at Montgomery Cancer Center, and playing golf and fishing. Through work and travel, Joel met many people, made lots of friends and touched countless lives. He will be missed by all.
A family and friends gathering for Mr. Urdang will be held Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36109. Following the family and friends gathering will be a graveside service at 11:00 AM at Greenwood Serenity Memorial Gardens, 909 Lincoln Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36109.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joel's memory may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.PanCan.org; Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida US, www.mayoclinic.org; and American Cancer Society, www.amp.cancer.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Leak-MC.com for the Urdang family.
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