Jason A. Joseph

Jason Alan Joseph, 22, of Eden, raised in Salisbury, died Friday, August 15, 2008, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Salisbury June 26, 1986, a son of Brent A. Joseph of Eden and his companion, Vivian Ruff and Christine (Elliott) Truitt and her husband Harry of Fruitland. Jason was a graduate of Wicomico Sr. High School. He enjoyed working with his father as an upholsterer for Classic Country Upholstery in Salisbury. He loved playing his guitar, fast cars and had a special interest in antique vintage cars. He attended Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Salisbury. His family and friends will cherish the memories they have of him and he will be remembered for his love for life. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Anne Joseph; a sister-by-heart, Katie Majors; a niece he absolutely adored, Sarah Rebecca Little; his paternal grandmother, Imogene Joseph of Salisbury; his maternal grandmother, Mildred Elliott of Florida; and his many aunts and uncles, Brenda Joseph, Phillip Joseph and his wife Peggy, all of Salisbury, an uncle by heart, Joe Majors and his wife Phyllis of Eden, Carolyn Shabec and her husband Rudy of California, Debbie Moore of South Carolina, David Elliott of Mardela Springs, Flo Elliott and her companion Rich of Salisbury and John Elliott and his companion Kim of Pittsville and step grandparents, Mike and Karen Noble. He is also survived by an aunt by heart, Rebecca Mozingo and her husband Gary by many cousins and a host of close friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Raymond H. Joseph and his maternal grandfather, Samuel Elliott. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, August 22, 2008 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where a funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.. Pastor Gordon Nock will officiate. Interment will follow at Epworth Cemetery in Laurel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Berlin Volunteer Fire Department, 214 N. Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811, in appreciation for their timely and compassionate care given at the time of Jason’s accident. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Jason A. Joseph

June 26, 1986 - August 15, 2008