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Joshua Kegley Obituary
LUCASVILLE- Joshua Anthony Kegley (Kegger), 40, of Lucasville, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at SOMC. He was born June 27, 1979 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to Tony and Lee Ann (Logan) Kegley of Portsmouth, who survive him.
Josh proudly served in United States Marine Corp, serving in the Iraq War as a Sniper. He worked for the Scioto County Sheriff's office and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Erica (Howell) Kegley, whom he married on September 16, 2004, two sons that he loved with his whole heart, Gunner Anthony Kegley and Talon Anthony Kegley, a brother, Jason Kegley (Grace) of Portsmouth, a special aunt and niece that he loved dearly, Lesan and Chasten Davis of Portsmouth, his mother-in-law, Linda Howell of Portsmouth, a niece and nephew, Lexey and Reese Kegley, and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Marvin Logan, an aunt, Sandy Bailey, and his father-in-law, Ron Howell.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 16, 2020 at Melcher Hammer Funeral Home in Portsmouth with Jimmy Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg, where graveside military rites will be provided by the American Legion, James Dickey Post #23.
A visitation for friends and family will be on Sunday, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. and again one hour before the service on Monday, all at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home to help offset the expenses for the family.
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March 14, 2020
Thank you Josh for your service to our country. Remember how you & our nephew Rocky Horn were such good friends, and were in the Marines together. You had been friends since first grade. Sending sincere condolences to the family. Sincerely Richard & Shirley Horn Wheelersburg, OH
Glen and
March 14, 2020
Thank you Josh for your service to keep us safe at home. We remember you as the little boy coming to the house to play. Although we didn't know you as an adult we have never forgtten you. We were so sad to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Glen and Marcia Tackett.
March 14, 2020
Thank you for your dedicated service to our country Sgt Kegley. You are a real hero. Rest in peace in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ
Ellen and
March 13, 2020
We never got to meet you, but your mother and father were so proud of you, they gleamed when they spoke of you and your family, may you be at peace with our Lord in Heaven
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