Joel Wilson Van Dyke, age 58 of Irondale, Alabama died Monday, April 7, 2014 at his residence.

Mr. Van Dyke was a native and life long resident of Jefferson County where he lived all of his life. He was a retired nurse with over twenty years of service in Jefferson County.

Mr. Van Dyke is survived by his wife, Annie Van Dyke; his pet "Gabby," a brother, Rodney Van Dyke (Mamie) and a sister, Rhonda Van Dyke Keller (Ed). He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Melvin Van Dyke, Jr. and Glenice Wilson Van Dyke.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Valhalla Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Valhalla Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a favorite charity.

"Joel is riding the streets of gold on his Harley."