Joseph was born in Dothan, AL and had been a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce.
Joseph served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.
Joseph worked as an appliance repairman and was a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Payne, of South Carolina; Davinda Osteen, of Stuart, FL; sister, Beth Enders, of Houston, TX; brothers, Robert Osteen, of Milton, FL, Mickey Osteen, of Okeechobee, FL, Rodger Osteen, of Fort Pierce, FL and 3 grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 9:30am on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Fort Pierce, FL.
Arrangements are under the care of Aycock Funeral Home, Fort Pierce, FL.