Īs an adult, Joel worked as a carpenter, alongside Tommy. The two lived together in a two-story single-family home somewhere in or around Austin, Texas, located in Travis County through Texas State Highway 71. As a result, he raised their only daughter as a single father for the majority of his life. Shortly after Sarah was born, Joel's wife left him. Regarding his ex-wife, whatever occurred between them is painful for Joel to talk about. Saddled early in life with the responsibilities of parenthood at a young age, he never had the opportunity to attend college.
Joel had a daughter named Sarah, and was married to her mother for a short period of time. Īs a child, Joel developed a passion for music, learning to play acoustic guitar and once even aspired to become a singer.
Joel was born on September 26, 1981, in Arlington, Texas, and grew up in the state alongside his younger brother Tommy. The Last Of Us Part 2 Spoiler-Free Reviewġ2 June 2020 Background and early life