Joseph Wayne Brubaker

Born on March 18, 1957 at Oak Hill, he was the son of the late James Martin Brubaker and Stella Alma Jarrell Brubaker.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, James Brubaker and William Claude “Reuben” Brubaker.

Left to cherish many happy memories are his wife of 45 years, Martha Ann Thorne Brubaker; son: Chris “CJ” and Jennifer Brubaker of Oak Hill; his pride and joy, granddaughter, Jaina Brubaker; son, Joseph Brubaker, Jr.; brothers: Walter Brubaker, Michael “Micky” Brubaker, and Charles “Charlie” Brubaker; sister, Ailene; several nieces and nephews; and special nephew, J. R.

Joe had worked in the shipyard in Newport News, VA, West Moreland Coal Company, RJ Reynolds in North Carolina, and retired from the West Virginia Turnpike. He graduated from Collins High School in Oak Hill. Joe had a passion for hunting, the WVU Mountaineers, the Chicago Bears, and gardening, often giving away more food than he kept. Joe also loved to grill out with his son Chris.

His greatest joy was spending time with his granddaughter, Jaina, his family and friends.

The family will have a private celebration of life at a later date.

Friends and family may send words of comfort to the family at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.

Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, will be assisting the family.