Joseph A Markus, was born to Cindy Friend and Mark Markus, May 27, 1978, and departed this life on Friday, September 25, 2015. Joe was the only son of Cindy and Mark and he loved his best friend Red, a Red Healer. He and Red loved to travel and passed the time by driving and seeing new things in this world. He was a talented artist and loved freehand drawing. He was a heavy equipment operator for road construction companies in Oklahoma and Kansas. Joe is survived by his parents, a sister Jill (Markus) Coughran, Cameron OK, a sister Tiffany (McHaffie) Brown, Jacksonville, NC. Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews. A celebration of life is scheduled for Monday Evening September 28, 2015 from 6-8PM at Adams Funeral Home, 504 W. Walnut St. Ozark, MO