Joseph "Joe" Maples

Joseph “Joe” Maples – an 82 year-old native of Mobile and resident of Eight Mile passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. A carpenter by trade, Mr. Maples could make anything he set his mind to. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Maples will be remembered for his great sense of humor and his kind heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Maples and Mamie Brannan; son, Joseph Maples, Jr.; special aunt and uncle, Bessie and Alton Williams; and five siblings. Mr. Maples is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Flora Maples; daughters, Donna Smith (Bobby), Tina Brasher (Johnny), and Melinda Rowell; sister, Helen Givens; grandchildren, Dustin Smith, Rachael Griepenstroh (Ryan), Ryan Lundy (Julie), Tyler Brasher, Landon Rowell, Abby Rowell, and Natalie Rowell; great-grandchildren, Khloe Smith, Emma Smith, Ava Griepenstroh, Kasen Griepenstroh, Ayden Lundy, and Easton Lundy; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home in Saraland on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 p.m. until the service hour. Interment will be in Valhalla Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-saraland.com.