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DAVID Joshua John David, 21, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2002. He was a native and lifelong resident of Jacksonville. At the time of his death, he was employed by UPS. Joshua is survived by his mother and step-father, Tammy and William Watson, his father, Raymond David; grandparents: Nora David and June Watson; fiancee, Ilisha Arnold; one brother, Dustin David; one sister, Amy David; longtime friend, Vance Arnold; two nieces and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 AM Friday in Riverside Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 Thursday at Town and Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Aug. 15, 2002.

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Ashley Selby

May 3, 2005

PHAT JOSH, I may not have knew him but from what I hear he was a great person and very special to many many people including myself he will be greatly missed and thought of each and everyday until forever he will always be in the hearts of the ones that loved him I know so much about you and never even knew you, you are all my LIL' JOSH talks about he loved you so much you boys may not have been brother by blood but in your hearts both of yours' you were and everyone knew that Josh you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday this is to everyone who believed in Josh, you have a special place in my heart and always will

DONT CRY BEACAUSE THEIR GONE

SMILE BECAUSE THEY WERE THERE...

joshua locke

January 28, 2005

josh you are so greatly missed. you taught me a lot in the time i knew you. and still today you are in the hearts of many.

billybob

December 25, 2004

I Love YOU FOREVER AND A DAY and I'll always miss you there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you!

mama

December 25, 2004

MERRY CHRISTMAS I LOVE YOU I miss you more every day!I just wish I could get my hug on Christmas from my baby it's not the same anymore.

Tammy Watson

December 24, 2004

I LOVE YOU

Clarks Racing Team

October 2, 2002

Your still in our prayers. We are so deeply sorry for you loss.

Larry Rowe

September 28, 2002

my deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of josh. he was a great friend, and will be missed very much. we went to hyde park together and lake shore, we grew up together in the old neighborhood. i havent seen him in a long time, but i will always remember all the fun we had. larry rowe

Joshua Locke

September 21, 2002

Happy Birthday

I disreguard the way

The hate seems to stay

Even after you are gone

As if I did something wrong



But I didn't

I know this because you told me I didn't

In the words you left as memorys

Of lost time I still wish we had



Even though I know you are close

You seem so far away

I'll never forget the words you used to say

As if it were yesterday

You told me not to stray away



I try my damndest sometimes

When hard times seem to fall

But I'll remember what you said to me

I won't forget at all



It's not about

You left for me

But about the time and

Memorys you shared with me



When that day came

And the Lord had made his reign

And took you away from us

I'll never forget what mom said

"Josh' they lost him on the way"



I prayed and prayed

That you'd be okay

Then that day came for me to say goodbye



And though I tried and tried

I still could not hide

The cries I felt inside



As I stood there

Beside your coffin of glossy blue

I was wishing why not me instead of you



But I know why now

Why I couldn't go when he came to get you

Because you showed me what you could show

Of the light inside of you

That light that would never die

As we seem to do



I still say today

On your birthday

That I still love you



I know some of the

Stuff you said went

In one ear and out the other





But I loved you like a brother

I know that there will be no other

That can do what you did for me



You woke me up

And made me realize that i was a big brother, too

That I do for Jordon what you did for me



I set the examples for him

As you did for me

And I have learned from this tragedy

To be the best I can be



But I often wonder

Why he took you away



I know you watch over me

From high above as if a dove

That could spread the love

From one place to another



I hope you know

That we were brothers

Maybe not by blood

But in the Hearts and Souls of each other



And I just want to say to you

That I love you

And I know You love me,too





Happy Birthday Joshua John David



1980-2002

You are in the Hearts Of Many



Well there it is I hope you like.

(TK)

September 12, 2002

ODE TO JOSHUA



As tear drops fall and my vision fades away

My thoughts turn toward you, for today would have been your twenty-second birthday



So precious a life, so tragic an end

Leaving all who knew you a way some how their hearts to try to mend



A heart like yours was a jewel indeed

Always willing to help anyone in need



I try to block out all the time with you in which I let slip away

Bwcause I always thought that I would have time to catch things up later on someday



But now I see that somedays gone and not coming back

And with myself will always have to live with that fact



As my cousin you will always be "little Josh" to me

For every time I think of you that is all I can see



Those big blue eyes, those blond ringlets of hair

And a personality all your own, extremely rare



So I take this time to tell you what was not said before

You've alway's been my "little Josh" in which I adore



I loved you then and I still love you now

I just wish I could have told you before you took your final bow

Rachel Foreman

September 11, 2002

You will be remembered forever.

JULI BROSSIA

September 9, 2002

TAMMY&BILLY,DUSTIN,AMY AND ILISHA,

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,MY HEART ACHES AT THE THOUGHT OF WHAT YOUR FEELING.CHEYENNE DIDNT HAVE THE OPPERTUNITY TO REALLY GET TO KNOW HER UNCLE JOSH BUT IM SURE FROM THE TIMES SHE WAS AROUND HIM SHE ENJOYED EVERY BIT.THE MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS REMAIN FROM THE FIRST TIME I WENT TO THE RACES WITH DUSTIN AND JOSH AND HE CONTINUSLY TEASED ME FOR BEING A YANKEE BACK IN 94'-95',TO JUST A MONTH OR SO AGO AT YOUR HOUSE. WE LOVE YA'LL AND WANT TO BE HERE FOR YOU. JUST CALL ANYTIME!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE, JULI,CHEYENNE&TRAE BROSSIA

Latrelle

August 18, 2002

Deepest sympathy to the parent's and friends of Joshua. My thoughts and heart are with you all.

May God Bless

Jerry TYLER

August 17, 2002

AUNT TAMMY,BILLY,AMY,DUSTIN

I WAS TOLD THAT I LOOK LIKE JOSHUA AND I THANK YOU FOR THAT.

JOSH AND I HAD TALKED A FEW TIMES

BEFOR,ABOUT WHAT I SHULD WITH KRYSTAL AND OUR LIVES.IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO CALL ME



LOVE JERRY

Judy & Ronnie Patrick

August 17, 2002

Dear Tammy, Ray and Family,

We were so sad to hear about your beloved son Joshua. I have no words that can ease your pain. There is no loss in the world as that of a child. We didn't know him very well but remember meeting him at Charles and Pats house. He was such a handsome man and a nice person. We pray that God sends you peace of mind to help you all through the days ahead without Joshua. Always think of all the wonderful times you all have had with him when times are sad for you. All of us are GOD'S children first and he only lends us to each other for a small time to enjoy and bless our lives. Joshua is probably keeping his Aunt Pat company and catching her up on all the news. I am praying that you won't turn bitter over this like my brother has over his loss. I am sure Joshua would want you all to enjoy your lives here as he did while he was here. God Bless you Tammy , Ray and Family and may he meet all your needs in this time of tears and soothe you with his wonderful everlasting LOVE.....Judy and Ronnie Patrick

Jan Fowler

August 17, 2002

Tammy, Dustin, Amy, My heart goes out to you. Just remember that Josh love all of you very much. He is with you each every day. He is watching over each and every one of you. He is also in a better place that we are. Just remember that I am just a phone call away. Amy time any of you need to talk I am hear. My love and thoughts are with each and everyone of you.

Love Jan and family

soundra @robert drummond [email protected]

August 17, 2002

my dear friend Tammy & childern

there are know words written to

express the ..the way i feel at this moment ..all though .we havent been around each other for a long time you and your childern mean so much to me and robert and that you already know ..my mind wanders back to when each one was born ..and my fondest memory of josh was the day he just didnt want to stay with me while you where at work ..and he tore my wooden gate down to run after you ...we have shared some good and some bad the loss of our own mothers so close togater and i still rember when i walke into that funeral home in eland and there you where my ear sweet and wanderful friend ..and when we almoost lost chrles and when we lost pat ..but i just cant even begin to know your pain over losing your beloved baby ..and my heart breaks for you ..because i just dont think a mother ever gets over the loss of one of her babies and Tammy you are a good and wanderful mother who has been up one hill and down another to raise her childern and you have done a great job ..i could go on forever but i want ..you know where i'am if you need to talk or just someone to cry with my friend i'am here for you my love to amy and dustin ..and our regards to your husband ... lots of love

....your friends

soundra & robert

mark ,shannon ,Aaron

Chrissie and Melvin Carter

August 16, 2002

I knew Josh in middle school, I just wanted to say I am very sorry for your loss, he will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Ronny & Laurie Stacey

August 16, 2002

Ray, Tammy, Dustin & Amy,

Our Hearts are forever heavy for all of you. Josh is a great kid and we will miss him dearly. Memories of our trip to Disneyworld and Amelia's "adoption" of Josh are just some of the wonderful thoughts we are all remembering. Our prayers are with you always. Ronny, Laurie,James & Amelia

S T

August 16, 2002

To Dustin & Family

My heart goes out to you at this time. I know how your heart is feeling. Remember Joshua as he would want you to. He was a kid that you can't gorget. I have thought of you and Joshua and other guys from the neighborhood often. I will always have you in my heart. Now we have a new angel to look after us. take care my FREIND! I love you always. Stand together with your family and hold your head high!

Christine DeBoyd

August 15, 2002

Ray,Dustin,&Amy, Tammy and Husband,

We were sadden by the news we got about Josh. Our Hearts go out to you

all.We will always remember each of you in our prayers.

God Bless You,

Johnny &

Christine

DeBoyd

Kelly

August 15, 2002

I never met Josh nor any of his family. I was there the day of the accident and wanted you to know that you have been in my prayers. Take care of each other.

Amanda Seidel

August 15, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Josh is missed greatly. The Seidel Family

Melissa Odom

August 15, 2002

Ilisha my thoughts are with you and the family. I remember growing up with josh and every year we were in the same class and always getting into trouble together. Josh was a great guy and i know he will never be forgotten.

JONES

August 15, 2002

JOSH WILL BE MISSED DEEPEST THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.......JONES RACING

Stephanie Davis (Gilbert)

August 15, 2002

I am so very sorry to hear the loss of Josh...It's been many years since I have spoke with Josh and Dustin, but I used to hang out with them all the time when I was younger and lived in the same neighborhood with them. I can remember one day when Josh, Dustin, Big Shawn, Little Shawn, Matt, myself and some other local kids were riding a dirt bike up and down the road, I was scared to ride it, but Josh convinced me to get on whit him. I did and Josh took off really fast and I fell off and was dragged about a foot before I let go. I was crying my eyes out and Josh felt so bad. He kept apologizing, but it was his fault that it happened. I remember so many wonderful times hanging out with him and all those kids from back them. He'll will be missed for a long time...I have my memories and I hope that he touched many lives so that they have theirs...



My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of him...

Pam Cole

August 15, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.....God Bless



The Whitener Racing Family

Loretta Parken

August 15, 2002

We were sadden by the lost of Josh, he will be missed deeply. He will remain in our Hearts forever.

Sincerley your Friends,

Mickey,Loretta & Ciegie

Parken

Penny Hoffman

August 15, 2002

Tammy, my heart goes out to you. I can only imagine your loss. My blessings and prayer are with you.

With Love Always,

Penny

Lorie Stoinoff (Fowler)

August 15, 2002

I am sorry to hear about Josh. He will be missed very much. I wish that I could have seen you guys more than what I do, like when we were younger. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I love you guys. Love Lorie

Teresa Jones

August 15, 2002

TEAM MARIETTA

Casey DeBoyd

August 15, 2002

Josh is gone but will never be forgotten. He will always be in our HEARTS.

Love,

Rick,Casey,Heather,Patricia,&Allie

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