Joseph Talmadge Brunson was born Oct. 7, 1952 to Bettye Raley and Claude Brunson in Mobile.
He graduated from Davidson High School and then the University of South Alabama with a BA degree in English. He received his Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham in 1981.
Since that time, he has been a practicing attorney in Mobile. He made his residence on Fowl River and proclaimed it Black Dog Point, in honor of his cherished Labrador Retriever, Roscoe. He enjoyed spending time on the river and fishing offshore, but most recently loved to lose himself in the woods of Marengo County, deer hunting with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Brunson, step-father, Marion Raley Sr., and brother, Willie Raley.
Survivors include his mother, Bettye Raley; lifelong friend and companion, Judy Roe Harold; three daughters, Caitlin Harold Walters, Katie Brunson and Micki Brunson; two step-children, Amber Harold and Alden Harold; sister, Sandy Hillman; three brothers, Mike (Darlene) Brunson, Richard (Dorothy) Brunson and Marion (Tracie) Raley Jr., and sister-in-law, Alice Raley; 12 nieces and nephews, countless close friends and the apple of his eye, his granddaughter, MaKayla.
A special word of thanks to the angels of Covenant Hospice, Baldwin County.
A celebration of his life was held by his family.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Saint Mary’s Home, (251) 344-7733; or The Mitchell Cancer Institute, (251) 460-0732.
Arrangements are by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Fairhope.
