William Joel Hamm, 64, Cherokee, Alabama passed away July 18, 2023. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Morrison Funeral Home in Cherokee, Alabama from 11:00 to 1:00. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 with Buddy Dover and Webster Wade officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Iuka, Mississippi.
Joel was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Janet Ham. He is survived by his wife, Trenelia Hamm; son, Joseph Hamm (Tiffany); stepchildren, Chalyn Myers (Matt), Eric Sewell, Jonathan Sewell (Jessica), Matthew Sewell; sisters, Betty Brown (Jeff), Kristi Clemmons (BC); 13 grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Sarah.
Joel was a member of Maud Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a member of the Lions Club. He worked as a mechanic and sawmill operator. Joel was an avid golfer, loved woodworking and Alabama football.
Pallbearers will be Sammy Hayes, Jimmy Hayes, Matt Myers, Todd Adams, Ryan Adams and Doug Godfrey.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the UAB Transplant Team.