Joseph "Joe" K. Fryer, III, 49, of Newburg, Maryland passed away on May 7, 2012. Born in Washington D.C. on September 27, 1962.

He is preceded in death by his stepfather, Denny Sapp.

His father, Joseph K. Fryer, Jr. and Karen L. Mellberg-Sapp survive him. He is also survived by his stepmother, Suzanne Fryer. Significant other, Debbie Allen. son, Joseph "Kenny" K. Fryer, IV, and daughter, Kelly "Mookie" Fryer. Grandchildren; Camryn "Caminic" Fryer, Sean Fryer and Brooklyn"Brookiebrook" Hall also survives him as well as many other relatives.

Joe was the owner of Potomac Welding, Inc. He loved to go fishing, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He could make people laugh and was like a father to many.

A life celebration will be held on Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. in La Plata. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Jude House, Inc. P.O. Box 1057 La Plata, MD 20646.

Arrangements provided by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home.