Joshua D. Owenby
May 12, 1978 ~ May 26, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Before the goodbyes . . . Joshua D. Owenby filled a room with his smile and love for others. A native of Asheville, NC, he was sometimes poetic and reserved, but other times he was boisterous and funny. While we can reflect on his life and how he would want to be remembered, he would most assuredly say “love one another” in spite of ourselves.
His immediate surviving family: grandparents, Fred Owenby, Evelyn Taylor; his father, David M. Owenby; his mother, Pat Taylor, and her husband Jeff Taylor; Josh’s sisters, Kimberly Moss and Amber Eatmon and their families; and an extended family of relations and friends from every walk of life and too many to name. And yes, his longtime canine companion, Mason.
As we say our earthly goodbyes he would say “I will be waiting on the eternal side for all of you.”
A graveside memorial service is scheduled for Friday, June 1, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler, NC.
May 1978 - May 2018
Jeff and family, I know that as a parent the hardest loss is a child. It is so very painful for all that love Joshua. I will pray for each and everyone of you and I know that with God’s comforting hand you will heal a little each day. My heartfelt sympathy for all of you.
Pat,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are
lifting you and your family up in prayer. We send you our deepest sympathy. Josh was so loved and respected by our entire family. This is a great loss to all who knew and loved him.
Praying for peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding….we are so sorry for your loss.
Our condolences to the family and friends. I pray God will lay His hands on you and comfort you in this time. This is truly heartbreaking. Rest easy Josh.
Josh was a wonderful man to work with and I had the benefit and pleasure of calling him my boss for a couple of years. Josh will be sorely missed.
My heart is grieving for the whole family but even more for Pat and Amber who I got to know and see regularly when they would come by to see Josh at work.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Mrs. Pat Jeff Kim Amber,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for all of you. May God give you all the peace and understanding to get through this difficult time.
Lots of Love
Mandy Smith
We love you Pat, Jeff and Amber! In our thoughts and prayers.
So sad…He was way too young. With condolences to the family. Cherish the memories.
Sorry for your lost Pat….
Pat, Jeff, and Amber…No words can describe our shock when we read about Josh’s passing. He was a wonderful young man and will be missed by all who knew him. I know he and dad will be making furniture and other woodworking items. Mom will be there enjoying the laughter that will come from that wood shop in the sky. Our love and prayers for you and your families during this very difficult time.
Pat,Jeff,Amber and family There are no words at a time like this. Please know we are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. Praying that God may give you the strength, courage, and the peace that passes all understanding. Love you, Charlie and Loretta Higdon
Pat and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Love,Janet Stewart
Josh was one of the nicest guys I’ve known. We went through school together and remained friends through FB. Take comfort in knowing this isn’t the end of Josh Owenby. He’s waiting for those who have also trusted in Jesus as their savior to meet them with him in heaven. Prayers of comfort for the family.
Dear Pat and Jeff, I am so sorry … I am lifting you and your family up in prayer today. I cannot imagine your loss, but pray you find the strength you need. I trust the many wonderful memories you have with Josh will help carry you through the challenging days ahead.
‘Tenderly, may time heal your sorrow.
Gently, may friends ease your pain.
Softly, may peace replace heartaches,
And may warmest memories remain.’
So sorry to hear about Josh. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff, Pat, and family, we are deeply sadden to hear about Josh’s passing. Oh, we have so many wonderful memories of some years ago, and the times he came and visited with us. Such a wonderful, well mannered young man with a big heart. Many, many times our thoughts reflected back and was like I could, picture and see him at NMH, our home and different places, with that Josh grin. You can be assured, that we will be remembering all, and lifting you up at Wednesday night service. Love, George and Hilda Balll
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I was shocked to see it. You are all in my prayers, I remember all of you from NMH. I pray God will give you peace and comfort at this time. Love to all of you.
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness. May your memories and love bring you peace over time.
With love, Terrie
We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace and comfort for all of the family. God holds him in his embrace.
So sorry for your lose. Mary and Jerry Frady
I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
My heart is continuing to cry as I heard of your precious Josh going to heaven so early in his life… my heart is also broken for each of you. I’m so sorry Pat and Jeff and Amber. And also to each of the other family members and I did not know …. please know that I am praying for you deeply and you all will always be a special part of my life …I love you