Joel Danny Studdard, 62 of Athens, TN passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019. He was a 1974 McMinn Central Graduate and was of the Baptist Faith.

Preceded in death by his step-sister, Cheryl Murphy Kauffman, uncle, Frank Webb, grandparents, Paul and Oletha Morelan, Arthur and Sadie Studdard.

He is survived by mother, Juanita Ables of Etowah, father, H.D. Studdard of Athens, step-mother, Shelia Studdard, sisters, Paula Studdard and Cheryl Moser both of Etowah, step-brother, Ray Murphy of Florida, nieces, Ashley (Keith) Moses of Etowah, Tabitha Nivens Cooley of Etowah, Chrystal (Clint) Ballinger of Calhoun, and Brandi Hensley, nephew, Justin Martin of Etowah, aunts, Virginia Webb, uncle, Don (Annette) Morelan of Delano. Several great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

No formal services will be held.