William Joe Stockton passed away at his home in Trussville, Al on March 28, 2020. He was a retired firefighter from Birmingham and Tarrant. He was also a member of Local Birmingham 117. He is preceded in death by his father, Burley Stockton; mother, Robbie Lee Maxcy. He is survived by his wife, Peggy O. Stockton; brother Jerry Stockton (Maxine); sister, Hazel Ivy; son, Heath Stockton (Tina); grandchildren, Mersadys Palmer, Mckenna Stockton, Maddison Stockton, Cayden Stockton, Emma Stockton; great- granddaughter, Everleigh Palmer. A visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on April 2, 2020 from 1pm - 2pm. The family will have a private graveside.