Joseph Allan Urquhart
October 3, 1991 ~ October 6, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Joseph Allan Urquhart, 22, of Buncombe Co., passed away October 6, 2013.
He was born in Asheville, NC October 3, 1991. He attended Gardner Webb University his freshman year, where he was a shot put thrower with the track and field team. He then attended the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, where he was in his senior year. He had aspirations to further his education to become a neurologist.
He is survived by four siblings, Kristin Urquhart, John Urquhart, Anna Urquhart, and Sydney Pennington; along with his parents, father John Urquhart of SC, and mother Teresa Pennington of Asheville, NC; grandparents Alfred and Thelma Hughes, of Asheville, NC; uncle John Hughes of Atlanta; and many, many friends.
He was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church.
Funeral arrangements will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013, in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Revs. Stan Welch and Tony Hooper officiating. Interment will follow at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.
His family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service.
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John Hughes and Family, I am very sorry to learn of your loss. I hope it helps to know others genuinely care.
oh Joseph! you we’re amazing young man! I couldn’t hve asked for a better friend in you! From our church outings after church, me forcing you to come to church and then you having a great time when you came. Senior prom with you was amazing!! You we’re the best date a girl could ask for! Even though I didn’t go to Reynolds, you we’re one dear friend to my soul! your laughter and smile will be missed my many! You could always turn a bad day great with one of your big hugs or just you being well you! I love you man! and I miss you so much already! be ready when I get there one day, it’s gonna be a party!!!
Joey, every memory of you that I have are all great ones. I’m so lucky to call you my friend. You always know how to make people smile. Watch over us up in heaven.. Love you so much
Dearest Family: Scott and I were so broken by the news of Joseph’s passing! Our hearts are full of sorrow and we are reaching out to you with prayers and sincere sympathy. Please know how much we love you all and know we share in your loss. Joseph was a precious young man and we were blessed to have known him, and blessed with the privaledge of watching him grow into the fine young man he was. All our love and prayers,Scott and Crystal Sawyer
Dear Thelma. I was so saddened by the news of the death of your precious grandson. I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Dru McClure
Dear Thelma. I was so saddened by the news of the death of your precious grandson. I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Dru McClure
Had some good times with you out at the farm, will miss you.
To John and family: So sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers
Dear Family, so very sorry to hear of Joseph’s passing, we will be thinking of all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathy,
Steve, Pam, Loftin Farmer
Teresa,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. I am lifting you up to the Father.
Sincerely,
Laura (Bassett) Parker
I have been in a fog since hearing of Joseph’s accident. No one can image what it is like to lose such a wonderful young man. Although I did not teach Joseph, my daughter went to school with him from 6th to 12th grades. Morgan has such wonderful and fond memories of Joseph with his kind heart, empathy and compassion for people. Heaven has gotten one of the best young angels Asheville has. I know times are difficult and emotional, I pray that happy memories and fond times spent together will get you through this difficult time. To Sydney and John (who I currently teach, have taught), please keep the fun times you spend with your brother forever in your heart. Times are hard, but Joseph will help you get through it all.
Teresa my heart is breaking for you. I hope and pray that your strength will help lift you up during this awful time…I love you and am praying for grace and peace for you and your family.
To Joe’s family, my heartfelt wishes for peace and healing. I am so sad for you. Joe always gave a big hug and a big smile. He was truly a loving, wonderful young man. You are in my prayers.
Joseph had the kind heart that all of the children in his family had. He was gentle and loving and accepting of everyone and I know he will be missed by each and every one of us who knew him. May all of you eventually reach the point where the happiness and closeness that you shared be the things that you will remember and smile about. Joseph was loved by so many and so many felt that love returned. God bless all of you and may he give you the strength you need to carry on.
My heart is hurting for you, Kristin
Because Joey had to go,
I know you feel like your brothers gone
But I just want you to know
He is watching you from above
With longing in his heart
He wants to send you all his love
He never wanted that he should part
You never have to say goodbye
He will never leave you alone
When you’re sad just look to the sky
And feel the love that has grown
Family is what you truely are
A pure love that I have known
For now you will have to love from afar
But you will never be on your own
Just smile when you think of Joey
You will make it through
Even though sometimes you are sad
Just know that he will never leave you!
Kristin,
You and your family are in my heart and my prayers. I love you and just know Joey is watching over you all and even though his body is no longer with us, his beautiful spirit will always be in your hearts and of all those that had the pleasure of knowing him.
With deepest sympathy
Christina Bright
Dear Teresa & Family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful son. We are praying God’s strength, comfort & love over your sweet family during this difficult time.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know and love Kristen, and know how close your family is. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.