Joseph Apsley Coleman Jr.

Joseph "Joe" Apsley Coleman Jr., affectionately known as "pop" and "bull moose", passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on June 26, 1937, in Grasonville MD he was the son of the late Joseph Apsley Coleman and Edith May Pinder Coleman both of Grasonville MD. Joe attended Kent Island High school and had a great love of sports, playing baseball, soccer and basketball throughout his high school years. Joe was described in his yearbook as a star athlete and the sports king of Stevensville High School. It was during that time that he caught the eye of a young cheerleader, Joan Nash, who would become the love of his life. After graduating high school in 1955 he attended Washington College on a basketball scholarship. Joe would leave college to pursue his passion and long family heritage of working on the water. Joe would have to put this on hold when he was drafted by the Army serving as a military police officer in Korea. After returning home he married his love Joan on August 17th, 1963, and had two sons Joseph (Joey) and John (Wade). Joe had a long career on the water and was well respected and admired within the watermen community. Over the years, he worked alongside his brother Barry and his son Joey, continuing his lifelong dedication until retiring at the age of 80. In addition to working on the water, he loved hunting and fishing and was a member of American legion and the Knights of Pythias. Joe continued his love of sports, never missing an Orioles game, but most of all he loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren who brought him so much joy. Joe is preceded in death by his wife Joan Nash Coleman, and brother Barry Coleman. He is survived by his son Joseph (Joey) Coleman (Terri) of Easton, son John (Wade) Coleman (Jennifer) of Delaware. Grandchildren, Aaron Coleman (Tricia) of Ellicott City, Jennifer Coleman (Denny) of Greensboro, Amanda Coleman of Easton. Great grandchildren, Caydence Murphy, Kloie Rafter, Manny Rafter, Brycen Rafter, Finley Coleman and Nash Coleman. As well as many in the waterman. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam, 106 Shamrock Road, Chester, Maryland 21619. A graveside service will be held at Stevensville Cemetery on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 11:00 am.

Joseph Apsley Coleman Jr.

June 26, 1937 - April 14, 2026