Joe Schatz

Joe E. Schatz, Jr., 79 of Birmingham, was reunited with the love of his life, Judy on November 1, 2017. Joe was an avid bass tournament fisherman. He was a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. The loves of his life were family, friends and fishing. Joe is survived by his loving children, Jan, Jeri, Joe and Jimmy; sister, Linda; brothers, Donny and Bo; his grandchildren, Jeremy, Jacob, Jessie, Tommy, Justin, Jamie, Joshua, Jorja, Jordan and Cameron; great grandchildren, Tessa, Jake, Justyce, Raegan and Raylan; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, November 9th at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home two hours prior to the service. The burial will immediately follow the chapel service at Jefferson Memorial's adjoining gardens. Pastor David Awtrey is officiating.