Joshua Smith's Obituary
Joshua Thomas Smith, 38, of Huntersville, died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Josh was born to Steve and Deborah Smith of Charlotte, NC on November 10, 1980. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Deborah Smith of Huntersville, his sister, Elizabeth Rampey (Aaron), his brother, Taylor Smith of Huntersville, and his nephew and nieces: Ike, Marlowe, Naomi, and Amelia Rampey.
Josh graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1999 and pursued creative writing at Central Piedmont Community College in the years that followed. His passion to write led him to complete two movie scripts and diligently work on several unfinished projects. He was also a member of the East Coast Writer’s Guild. He deeply loved his family and friends and enjoyed analyzing movie plots and characters.
A celebration of Josh’s life will be held at Huntersville First Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 10 at 1 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. Immediately following the service, all are invited to stay for an informal time of fellowship with friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Josh’s memory can be sent to Make-a-Wish Central and Western NC, 217 E Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203 or Second Harvest Food Bank of Charlotte 500-B Spratt St, Charlotte, NC 28206.
James Funeral Home is assisting the family, online condolences at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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