Willie "Budd" Joseph, Jr., 62, of Lexington Park, MD, formerly of Marietta, OH passed away Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Washington Hospital Center.

He was born May 10, 1947, to Willie and Edith Collins Joseph in Ironton, Ohio. He graduated from Marietta High School in 1965. He was a pipefitter/welder and member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union 10 of Richmond, VA for 35 years.

Budd is survived by his wife Susan Traynham Joseph, whom he married in July 1995; daughters, Tiffany Betzing-Gorham (Rick) and Autumn Joseph; grandchildren , Aaron and Haley Betzing, and Abigail Turner, all of Marietta, OH and Darrin Turner (Abigail's dad), whom he thought of as a son; brothers, Carter (Liz), Bill (Lauri), Rick (Kathy), and John; sisters, Mary Wells, Betty Nabb (Joe) and Becky Blondeaux (Robin); and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Garnet Grady and Peggy Fish; and brother Craig Joseph.

Budd enjoyed fishing, golfing, gardening, and making metal sculptures. He was a devoted lifelong fan of the Cleveland Browns.

A celebration of Budd's life will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at his residence.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.