Billy Joe Moultrie, age 84, of Madison, Alabama passed away on June 1, 2021 at his home following a short illness. Joe was born on June 10, 1936 in Horton, Alabama to Charles and Ola Moultrie. Joe was a devoted husband for 65 years to Colleen Lipscomb Moultrie. He was a graduate of University of Alabama and received his doctorate from Vanderbilt Peabody College. Joe was a professor in the School of Education for over 31 years where he taught School Law, Mathematics, and other subjects. He retired from teaching in 2002. Joe was a competitive tennis player in his younger years. He enjoyed reading and watching a good western movie. Joe always loved visiting with family and friends. He was a member of Madison Baptist Church in Madison, AL. He is survived by his wife Colleen Moultrie; sons Jeff Moultrie and David Moultrie (Jill); sister Nell Gilbert; brother Glen (Joyce) Moultrie; grandchildren Walt Moultrie and Nick Moultrie. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ola Moultrie; brothers Ray Moultrie and Bob Moultrie; and sister Ivalene Buckelew. The funeral service will be held Friday, June 4, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Adams Brown Service Funeral Home, Albertville, AL. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. till the time of service. The burial will follow at Memory Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice of North Alabama of Huntsville, Alabama or the charity of your choice.
