Joseph "Joe" Anthony Shlemon, 45 of California, MD passed away suddenly on April 10, 2010 at his residence.

Born September 9, 1964 in Virginia Beach, VA, he was the son of Sara Shlemon Vinson of California, MD and the late Joseph Shlemon.

Joe graduated from Leonardtown High School with the class of 1982; he was employed at SSI in California, MD for 13 years. He loved music and was an avid sports and NASCAR fan, Joe especially liked the Miami Dolphins, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his best friend and mother of his children; Tammy Shlemon Jameson, children; Kristina M. Russell of Leonardtown, MD, Kayla L. Jordan (James) of California, MD, Krystal A. Carter, (Charles) of Callaway, MD and Valerie R. Shlemon of California, MD, grandchildren; MacKenzie Jo Russell, Kevin S. Russell, Trevor C. Russell, Jarrett W. Russell, Logan W. Russell, Madison J. Russell, Hunter Carter, Breanna Carter, and Scott Carter, uncle of Andy Shlemon, Bryan Shlemon, Brittany Shlemon, Chelsea Shlemon, Michael Abell and Josh Lopitz, siblings; Deborah Lopitz of Leonardtown, MD, Larry Shlemon of Hollywood, MD and Kenny Shlemon of Irving, TX.

Joe was preceded in death by one brother the late Michael A. Shlemon.

Family will receive friends for Joseph's Life Celebration on Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD, where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to (ASAA) American Sleep Apnea Association, 6856 Eastern Ave., N.W. #203, Washington, DC 20012.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.