Joseph "Bubba" Ethridge Faith, Jr.

Joseph Ethridge "Bubba" Faith, Jr., passed away at his home in St. Stephens, AL, Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the age of 82. 

Bubba was a graduate of Leroy High School as part of the Class of 1957.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Stephens.

After attending the University of Alabama, he returned home to work in a family business.  Around that time, he was introduced by a cousin to his future wife, Sammie. Bubba served in the United States Army National Guard. He worked as a Tub Boat Engineer for 20 years. He later worked as a Pipefitter for Brown and Root where he mentioned many young people entering the construction field. 

Bubba's passion was playing pool and teaching others to play. He was known far and wide as a "Pool Shark". He enjoyed listening to gospel and blue grass music. He also enjoyed grafting fruit trees and watching Alabama football and basketball.

Bubba will be missed by family and friends.

Survivors:

Wife of 56 years

Sammie McIntyre Faith

Son

Joseph "Joey" Ethridge (Cindy) Faith, III

Daughter

Jennifer Christine Faith

Grandchildren

Sviet Riley Faith

Tatiana Christine Faith

John Stephens Smith

John "Trey" A. Smith, III 

Shelby Rose Smith

Great Grandchild

Christian "Spark" Daniel Gibson 

Brother

Edward Davis (Lillian) Faith

Preceded in Death by:

Sister

Joanne Dempsey

Father

Joseph Ethridge Faith, Sr.

Mother

Lula Davis Faith

Pallbearers:

Kelly Floyd Sullivan

John Henry Davis

Dale Bryan

Andy Parnell

Jeff Faith

Alexis Faith

Honorary Pallbearers:

John Felix Moseley

Joe L. "Buddy" Faith

Leroy "Coot" Faith

Hiram M. Moseley

Flora M. Johnson

Mildred M. Sheffield

Ruth M. Napper

Julia Richardson

Cecilia A. Adams

Edwina F. Bell

Larry E. Faith

Lyman A. Faith

*** In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Stephens Volunteer Fire Department***

There will be a Graveside Service Friday April 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Faith Cemetery St. Stephens AL. Officiating will be Bro. John Stone with St. Stephens Funeral Home directing. 

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