James Anthony Joseph,

James Anthony 'Junior' Joseph, age 86 of Washington, W.Va. passed away August 23, 2013 at the Arbors of Marietta, Ohio.He was born February 8, 1927 at Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late James A., Sr. and Alice Joseph. Junior was a U.S. Army veteran, had worked at and owned several area restaurants, loved watching football and golf on television, was an avid WVU football fan and was a Catholic by faith.He is survived by one son, James A. 'Butch' Joseph, III and his wife, 'Vonda' of Washington, W.Va.; a brother Donald Joseph and his wife, Kathy of Tampa Fl.; and one niece, Monica Singleton of Parkersburg, W.Va.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Laura J. Taylor Joseph; and one sister, Ramona Singleton.The family wishes to thank the ACU Unit at Camden Clark Hospital and the Arbors of Marietta for their wonderful care.Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 400 Green St., Parkersburg, W.Va. with Father John Rice officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Parkersburg. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.