Joe Sheffield, Jr. of California, MD passed away on February 26, 2011 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center.

Born November 23, 1922 in Webbers Falls, OK he was the son of the late Joe S. and Bertha Sheffield.

Joe served in the U.S. Navy retiring in 1967 after 27 years of service. After retiring from the U.S. Navy he went to work for the Department of Defense, as a Personnel Manager retiring in 1987.

In addition to his parents Joe was preceded in death by his wife, June Harland Sheffield and his siblings, Florence Looper, Charles Sheffield, James Sheffield, and Fowler Sheffield.

Joe is survived by his daughter, Beverly Sheffield of California, MD, and one sister; Okla Jean Rice of Lubbock, TX.

Inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southern MD Office, P.O. Box 1889, La Plata, MD 20646.

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