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Joshua Keziah Obituary

Joshua Alton Keziah DENVER - Joshua Alton Keziah, beloved son and brother, age 19, of Denver, N. C. passed away September 1, 2013, at his residence. A service to celebrate his life will be at 11:00AM Saturday, September 7th at Christ United Methodist, Pastor Jim Humphries officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:45AM at the church. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. Joshua was born in Charlotte, N. C., September 5, 1993, and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He attended Hopewell High School in Huntersville and was attending CPCC. He played baseball on the Coul-Oak baseball teams and was a Boy Scout. Surviving are parents, Janice and Jeffery Keziah, brother, James (Jamie) Keziah, grandparents, Wallace and Ruby Ammons, aunts and uncles, Susan and Steve Wyatt, David Ammons, Walter and Valerie Dawydiak, and Tammy Robinson. Also cousins, Callie Wyatt, Kelsey Ammons, Ruby Dawydiak, Tyler Robinson, and Amber Robinson. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Bobby Keziah and Carolyn Robinson. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ UMC, care of Keziah Love offering, 8020 Belhaven Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28216. Offer condolences through www.forestlawnwest.com

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Sep. 6, 2013.

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July 13, 2014

God bless

September 12, 2013

Sending my prayers your way Janice & family

The Kavanaughs

September 10, 2013

Your family is in our prayers.

Myra Winters Hearn

September 9, 2013

Janice and family... Thinking of you and praying for you... May your memories sustain you.

Karen Weber

September 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers will be with your family now and in the future.

Jack Mock

September 8, 2013

Just heard today. I'm so sorry, words can not express my sympathy for you and your family Janice. Lean on your friends and family, dig hard and dig deep for the strength. Days come and days will go and time heals, remember all the good times.

Sandy Miller

September 8, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much you love your boys. Words cannot express my heart felt sympathy. May God look after your family in this time of sorrow.

Denise (Jones) Hobbs

September 8, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. I can not begin to imagine the pain and sorrow in your hearts. Sending prayers to you, your family and all that knew Joshua. God bless.

Tammy Anderson

September 8, 2013

May God be with you during these troubling times. I will continue to pray for your strength to be restored and your hearts to be healed.

God Bless !!

Bill & Darlene Sharpling

September 7, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Luana Hanson Lorezca

September 7, 2013

Jeff, Janice, and Jamie. Thinking of you through this difficult time. I am truly sorry for your loss, and I'll pray for you always that you gain strength through the good Lord, to help you through this. God is there, lean on him! My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Joshua, may you RIP!

Tricia Foust

September 7, 2013

So sad for you and the family during this difficult time. I can't imagine what you are going through. I am thinking of the entire family and sending up prayers every day. Love you all.

Garn Family

September 7, 2013

Janice and Jeff and Jamie. Thoughts, and prayers to you during this most difficult time. May God's grace comfort you and grant you peace.

Stephanie Gust

September 7, 2013

Many prayers to you and your family. I remember Josh from my fourth grade class. He was a bright student and a kind heart. God bless your family as you work through this loss.

Allison Helms

September 7, 2013

"Rest in Peace" Josh Keziah

Jeff and Janice...you are in my thoughts and prayers..."heaven" received a new "angel" today!

Sherry Hardee

September 7, 2013

So sorry for your loss may Gods love and your love of your family and friends help you get through this ! My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time ! God bless !!

DeeAnn (Duncan) Burritt

September 7, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you thru this tragic time. I know that the Lord will hold you a little closer while you grieve and I am sure you will feel his comfort. Keeping your family in my prayers. God Bless you all.

Kelli Schrenk

September 7, 2013

My deepest condolences. Your family is and will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

September 7, 2013

Praying that our Heavenly Father holds you tight, and that you feel his comfort and strength through your pain. May loving memories sustain you until you are reunited with Josh.

Dalton James

September 7, 2013

As I sit in here at your funeral an cry I think of all the good memories we had all the laughs and dumb things we did josh you weren't just a best friend to me you where a brother as well I know your in a better place now and are having the time of your life just wanted to say I love you man see you in paradise when it's my time then we can make more memories and fun times once again love you man

michael devito

September 7, 2013

Im praying for you jamie janice and jeff and josh im always praying to u I miss u so much I love you brother

Julie P. Mozeley

September 6, 2013

Dear Janice.. Sorry for your loss. Lean on family and friends at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

melissa anthony

September 6, 2013

I so wish I could be with there for you and your family on Saturday. Please know I will be thinking of you and am hoping to see you soon. Love, Melissa

Stephen O

September 6, 2013

You will be missed forever josh loved my many and it feels like a bad dream but I know ur happy now and in a better place

garrett

September 6, 2013

We love you man you will be missed

Shayne Swaringen Fesperman

September 6, 2013

Janice and Jeff,
I can't even imagine the loss you feel, but I pray for comfort, peace and faith that will carry you through. I'm so sorry.

September 6, 2013

Janice, Jeff & Jamie,
I think of you every day and wish I can take away your pain! Know that you are thought of every minute and are loved more than words can every express! You are in my prayers...always!! Love you bunches!!
Chris, Malcolm and Ashleigh

We will all miss you...

Jane Howard

September 6, 2013

Loved our time together with Josh and Jamie..

Jane Howard

September 6, 2013

Andrew Manning

September 6, 2013

josh was a good friend through thick and thin. he will be deeply missed. Janice, Jeff and Jamie stay strong through this tragic time.

Mary Keziah

September 6, 2013

We share in your pain on the loss of your beloved son. May God grant you comfort and may sweet memories soon replace the sorrow you are enduring.

Love you all,
Mike, Mary, Seth and Evan Keziah

September 6, 2013

Janice and Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss!! My heart is heavy for your family! I pray God keeps you especially close during this time and your memories give you comfort!
Jean Williams

Angela Harrison-Monts de Oca

September 6, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

CINDY BAKER

September 6, 2013

I am so sorry for such a overwhelming loss. My prayers are with the parents, brother and family.

Mark & Susan Grissom

September 6, 2013

Janice and Jeff,
We are so sorry for your loss and thinking of you during this difficult time.

Beverly Fain

September 6, 2013

Our hearts are broken for your family. Josh was so very young and will be missed by so many. I pray that God will bring you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. You are in our prayers every day. We love you all.

September 6, 2013

So, sorry about your son, i pray for your help at this time, if i can do any thing let me know Sandra Beal Webb

Suzette & Nicholas Cappell

September 6, 2013

May he find peace with Jesus and we are praying for your family during this time.

Sheila Beal

September 6, 2013

God be with you at this saddest time of your lives...

Jerry mudge

September 6, 2013

We are deeply sorry about the loss of your child, we have lost four children and know the pain of this terrible journey.
We are co-founders of a memorial garden in Frazier Park called Our Children's Memorial Walkway Inc at 1201 West 4th
Street where families and friends of families that have lost a loved one can adopt a brick in their memory. Our garden
Is a place of Life for families to come and remember their loved ones of all ages. We have families from 20 states and 2
Foreign countries who have engraved bricks in our garden. This is our website: www.ocmw.org . There are also Christian
Support groups in our area to help you learn more about this journey called Griefshare and you can go on that website
To find a church near you that has this at www.griefshare.org
Blessings, Jerry and Skip Mudge

Sheila Beal

September 6, 2013

So sorry for your loss, I lost my brother at 18 and it is going to be very hard, y'all will be in my prayers daily, God Bless you all, with love, Sheila and Jerry Beal

Vicky Harmon

September 6, 2013

I pray for strength to endure and the hope that one day you will be reunited. I am so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to the Keziah family. In Christ, Chris and Vicky Harmon

Laurie Chandley

September 6, 2013

Janice, Jeff and family-
So hard to believe that you are all going through this. Hold close the wonderful memories you have of your boy. They will sustain you through these hard times. No words I express here can tell you how much my heart hurts for you all. My sympathy and prayers go out to you.

September 6, 2013

Dear Janice, so sorry to hear about your son! MAY GOD BE WITH. YOU!

Jill Long

September 6, 2013

Janice, Jeff and Jamie, you are all in my prayers and I pray that our Lord Jesus Christ will give you peace and understanding that only HE can give you! Hang on the HIM tight! May HE be a light in some way for you in this time!

Jill Long

September 6, 2013

Janice, Jeff and Jamie, Please know that you are in my prayers and may our Lord Jesus Christ give you peace and some understanding that only HE can give! Hand on to Him as much as you can!

Cindy Malcolm Brotherton

September 6, 2013

I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. Please know that you are constantly in my thoughts and always in my prayers.

Hyun Ah Kim

September 6, 2013

A friend passed this along when my dad passed 2 months ago. I hope it brings you comfort and helps you keep Josh's memories alive. I'm so sorry for your loss, Janice.

"The tide recedes, but leaves behind bright seashells. The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains. For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains."

Justin Herring

September 6, 2013

Please know that I am praying for you all. So sorry for the loss of your son Josh. May God hold you all tenderly in his loving arms.

Fred and Donna Simmons

September 6, 2013

We love you, Jeff and Janice and Jamie. May God bless and keep you. Love, Fred and Donna Simmons

Suzi Jones

September 6, 2013

Oh Janice, I am so sorry for you and Jeff. There are no words to bring peace at this time. In my thoughts and prayers, Suzi Jones

Lisa McConnell Peterson

September 6, 2013

Dear Janice ,
There are simply no words to say how sorry I am to hear this news. Please know prayers are with you every minute of every day.

Carrie Whittington

September 6, 2013

Janice & Family, this is such heartbreaking news. I am truly sorry for this devastating loss in your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 6, 2013

We will keep Joshua's family in our prayers. Geoffrey, Sharon, Erin and Ron Matthews

September 6, 2013

Sending our love to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers and hope memories and the strength of those who love you and Josh will carry you through the loss in your heart. Love to you - Jen, Killian, Ryder & Huntleigh Ward

Tracey Lawson-Piper

September 6, 2013

Sorry for your loss. May God hold your family tightly in his arms during this time and always.

Bettina Walls

September 6, 2013

Jeff and Janice, so sorry to hear of your sons passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your whole family at this very difficult time.

Pamela Jennings

September 6, 2013

Janice, Jeff, and Jamie...my heart breaks for you during this difficult time...I am so very, very, sorry for your loss.

Justin Snoderly

September 6, 2013

Rest in piece baby josh we will all miss you

Justin Snoderly

September 6, 2013

Damn josh I can't believe you are really gone I know we didn't talk to much recently but it hit me hard when I heard the news I wish I could just chill with you one more time.

Lovvorn's

September 6, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. We have been praying for y'all everyday. Let God wrap his arms around you and help you through this painful time. We will continue to pray for your family. We love you guys.

John Howard

September 6, 2013

Janice & Jeff,
Sorry to hear about Josh. We will always remember the great times in Myrtle Beach and baseball. He is in our prayers.
Jane & John Howard

Joni Turpin

September 6, 2013

Janice, Jeff and Jamie..my mere words of heartfelt condolences will never be enough to ease the heartbreak and pain you all are enduring.....but, hopefully you will feel my prayers for you all. May God wrap you each in His arms and give you the strength to face each new day, the comfort to ease your incredible hurt and the love of SO many friends who care so much for you all. Love you - Joni & Perry Turpin

Ronnie Bauman

September 6, 2013

Janice, I'm so very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace!

Darrell & Lisa Rushing

September 6, 2013

Sending you all our prayers!
Peace be with your family ?

Diane Bass

September 6, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son. The pain is beyond words for you and your family at this moment but Tom and I are lifting up many prayers and we are continuing to send peace and positive light to your entire family.

Myra Porter

September 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Michele Amidon

September 6, 2013

Janice...I dont know what to say...my heart breaks for you all. Praying for your family during this most difficult time...

Ronna Green

September 6, 2013

Nothing can separate you from the love of Christ, and Nothing can rob you of His infinite love, Nothing!Praying He will soothe your ache, and that you feel His covering through this loss and the days ahead. Love you and your whole family

September 6, 2013

Dear Janice, Jeff and Jamie, I don't have the words to tell you how sorry I am this has happened. I can not imagine the pain that you are going through. I remember Josh playing in your driveway as a baby. I send tons of prayers your way and if there is anything that I can do for anyone of you please let me know. Love ya'll Charlotte Chambers

Melody & Chuck Love

September 6, 2013

Jeff & Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Mark & Wanda Smith

September 6, 2013

Very sorry to hear of this. Praying for you, Jeff, family & friends.

Stacy Bigelow

September 6, 2013

My condolences to you and your family. Life does not make sense and losing someone as young and loving as Josh is tragic. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Heaven has a new angel, rest in peace Josh.

Lynette Mitchell

September 6, 2013

Dear Janice, Jeff, and Jamie, We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Much love to you all.
Chris, Lynette & Family

Mary Beth (Bea) Smith

September 6, 2013

Praying that you feel God's peace and comfort. So sorry for your loss. Love to you and your family.

Stephanie Moretz

September 6, 2013

I am just still in shock over Josh, may God wrap his loving arms around you Janice, Jeff and Jamie during this devastating time in the days, weeks and months ahead, I love you all so very much and will continue to pray for the entire family.

Simone Brackett

September 6, 2013

Thinking of you all during a very difficult time. Praying that you find comfort among family, friends & prayer.

Christy Carter

September 6, 2013

Asleep in Jesus

Reese & Debbie Garrett

September 6, 2013

May God surround you with His love, comfort and peace.

Many Prayers and lots of Love to you all.

The Shaws Westside

September 6, 2013

God Bless you and your family... may peace be with you and your family at this time and times ahead. All of our hearts are broken....

Renee Owen

September 6, 2013

Janice, please know that I have thought of you and prayed for your family daily. I offer my most humble sympathies to you and a heart full of love!
Renee and Family

Susan Helms Rose

September 6, 2013

Jeff, Janice and family...I am so, so sorry for your loss. Only a few weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending time with you and the girls along with meeting Josh. I am deeply saddened, however know that an angel is surrounding you all. Forever in our thoughts Josh, rest in peace.

LISA HOLDER

September 6, 2013

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

wanda warf

September 6, 2013

May God Bless and keep you during this difficult time! You are in my thoughts and prayers daily! Sending love and hugs!

Kelly Camp

September 6, 2013

Heartbroken for you all. I know God has great big plans for Josh in Heaven...so so sorry for your loss.

jackie Otten

September 6, 2013

Prayers, love and hugs to the Keziah family!! Stay strong!
Love
Otten family

Glenda Garrett

September 6, 2013

Jeff, Janice, Jamie , I know your Heart is Broken !! I know your Pain ! There is nothing in this WORLD that is any worse than Losing your child !! There are NO WORDS to Explain what you are Feeling and the GRIEF that you are going through !! We LOVE YOU !! Take one Day at a TIME !! Prayer , Family and Friends will get you through this !!

Amy Gibson

September 6, 2013

Fly free, Joshua! Love you.

September 6, 2013

I miss you, MY Josh! May you smile all on us all, daily. Condolences to ALL that loved our Josh!

Donna Wolfer

September 5, 2013

May Josh's light shine on in your heart and life until you are together again.

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