Joel Richard Fish, Jr., 60, of Kingsland, Texas passed away November 23, 2018. He was born to J.R. and Louise Fish in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Joel spent most of his career working as a crane operator in the oil field in South Texas before moving to the Texas Hill Country where he took up carpentry. Joel and Jennifer lived on Lake Buchanan for a few years before settling on Lake LBJ. Joel loved to fish the local lakes and the waters of South Texas. He was such a talented fisherman, he even "Caught a fish in a ditch" on a recent trip to Houston. He enjoyed fishing, tending to his vegetable garden, crafting masterpieces from wood, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-eight years, Jennifer of Kingsland, Texas, son Curtis Fish of San Antonio, Texas, daughter Sandra Mendoza and husband Lupe of Midlothian, Texas, grandchildren, Maddox and Matzen, sisters, Jan Holder and husband Jim, Lois Conovan and husband Jeff, and his parents, J.R. and Louise Fish. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A family graveside service will take place at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet, Texas. An online guest register may be signed at www. PutnamCares.com