Joel was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was in the US Navy for 28 years, retired as a SeaBees, was a member of FRA and a Vietnam Veteran.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Forrest Wendal Fitchie and LaVerne Kobar Peterccea. Brother Forrest Dale Fitchie.
He is survived by his;
Wife, Peggy Joan Fitchie of Pulaski, Tennessee.
Daughter, Dawn Fitchie (Joe) Davis of Gulf Port, MS.
Daughter, Gayle Fitchie (Chuck) Hartley of Long Beach, MS.
Daughter, Stephanie (Michael) Pugh of Prospect, Tennessee.
Son, Joel Steven (Jennifer) Fitchie Jr. of Gulf Port, MS
Son, Victor (Sherry) Fitchie of Glen St. Mary, FL
Son, Vernon (Shelly) Fitchie of Hattiesburg, MS
11 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, 2 nephews and several cousins also survive.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements for Joel Steven Fitchie.
