(This week, The Grenada Star spotlights Joe Montgomery, salesman at Grenada Nissan.)
Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born on Jan. 2, 1971, in Pontotoc.
Q: Where did you attend school?
A: I attended school at Pontotoc, Yazoo City and Grenada.
Q: Where all have you lived?
A: During my life, I have lived in Pontotoc, Yazoo City and Grenada.
Q: Where do you work? Tell us about your job/company.
A: I work as a salesman at Grenada Nissan.
Q: What led you to your profession?
A: My friendship with Gene and Sandy Grass led me to my profession.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?
A: I enjoy helping friends, family and strangers with buying a vehicle.
Q: What was your first job?
A: My first job was working for Alton Strider at Strider Farms. I also worked at Grocery Basket, Heatcraft and Hankins Lumber Company.
Q: Who is the person who has been most influential in your life?
A: My parents, Joe and Mamie Montgomery, taught me my work ethic and values.
Q: If you could relive one day from your life, what day would you choose?
A: No question, it would be the birth of my daughter.
Q: What is your spouse’s name? What does she do for a living?
A: My wife is Terri Montgomery and she works as a dental assistant at Horan Dental.
Q: Do you have any children?
A: I have one daughter, Tori Williams, and two grandsons, Myles (3) and Hayes (1) Williams.
Q: If you could have anything for your last meal on earth, what would it be?
A: I would love a medium rare steak.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: I have always wanted to go to Augusta, Ga., and watch The Masters.
Q: What hobbies do you like to do in your spare time?
A: My favorite hobbies are playing golf and hunting.
Q: What do you enjoy about living and working in Grenada and Grenada County?
A: The small-town atmosphere is what makes living in Grenada fun.
Q: If you could have lunch with anyone from your life or history, who would it be and why?
A: I would love to have lunch again with my mother, who passed away this year, because she was such a special woman.
Q: Would you rather read a good book or watch a good movie and why?
A: I would rather watch a movie because my attention span is short.
Q: What moment in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
A: The death of my mother.
Q: What would be the No. 1 thing on your Bucket List?
A: I would love to travel to Alaska.
Q: If you could describe your morals in three words, what would they be?
A: I feel like I am honest, loyal and respectful.
Q: How would you like to be remembered?
A: I want to be remembered as a loving husband and father.
~ By Chuck Hathcock
