Joshua Scott McIntyre

Taylors

Joshua Scott McIntyre, 19, was hit by a car and died while longboarding on December 31, 2012. Josh was born February 5, 1993 in Pensacola, Florida. He moved to Taylors, South Carolina in 1998 and graduated from Eastside High School, where he played lacrosse, in 2011. Josh had a huge heart and loved to live life on the edge. He loved doing parkour and being with his friends. In recent years, he began working in childcare for the single mom's ministry and found he had a heart for the children he met there. God blessed us with Josh and his absence will be felt by many.

He is survived by his parents, Don and Nancy McIntyre, and his siblings, Sarah and Mike Kenefsky, Jenny and Brad Ritter, and Ryan and Kristi McIntyre. He is also survived by his grandmother, Theresa McIntyre, his niece, Sadie Kenefsky, and nephews, Benjamin Ritter, Jude Ritter, Brady McIntyre, and Graham Kenefsky as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved him unconditionally. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Patricia Gardner and G.L. McIntyre.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors on Saturday, January 5 at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Single Mom's Ministry at Brushy Creek Baptist Church,4999 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors, SC, 29687.

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Published by The Greenville News on Jan. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua McIntyre

55 Entries

Becky Wood

January 10, 2013

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.

By Lamaretta Simmons

Anthony Mitchell

January 9, 2013

McIntyre Family, please accept my warm love and deep tears and condolences for such a caring, funny, courageous, kind-hearted and self-sacrificing young man. Josh's pleasant and humble spirit will never ever be forgotten in my heart and we will miss him very, very much. I know he will truly be safe in God's memory until He brings him back to life to enjoy perfect health and peace forever in His coming paradise on earth very soon!

Uncle Ron and Aunt Pat Lucas

January 7, 2013

to the family of Josh McIntyre. We were so sorry to hear of Josh's death. It grieves our hearts to lose such a young, brilliant, promising yung man. We just have to keep faith and be strong.

Chris Langley

January 6, 2013

Josh we used to skate and do parkour together, you had these jokes that made me laugh until I was on the ground, have of my heart has been torn from me knowing that your not here anymore to share our music ideas and funny jokes . Someday I'll see you again and then finally we can both listen to real music peace and love to you always bro

January 6, 2013

I miss you so much buddy

Ronda, Chris, Austin Holder

January 5, 2013

Just want you to know that Josh was a special friend of Austins and we enjoyed getting to know him and your family during the LAX season. We are lifting up your family during this time and we hope that you will always feel free to call on us if there is anything we can do. There will be difficult days ahead and you may need a friend - we are here for you.
With loving thoughts and prayers...
Chris, Ronda & Austin Holder

Stasikelis'

January 5, 2013

Josh was a great friend to Kyle, we all loved him dearly and he will be missed.

Jaime, Brandon & Megan Hall

January 5, 2013

We love you all and are praying for you! We have shared sweet memories of Josh and how he always loved on Brandon and would play with him.

Classmate

January 5, 2013

Josh you will be missed.

Eastside classmate

January 5, 2013

I never got to know you josh but I always saw you smiling and heard nothing but good things. You will be missed so much and I wish I would of got to know you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.

Fred Wickis

January 5, 2013

As a former member of the church, I was shocked to learn of this tragedy from Randy Grubbs. I pray God will comfort you as only He can.

Brianna Nicolle

January 5, 2013

R.I.P doll. You are in a better place now. :(

cynthia hight

January 5, 2013

I'm Nick's mom. He is also 19. He met Josh at parkour and is very saddened. Being a mother my heart goes out to you. I have always prayed that I would go before any of my children. If I can do anything let me know. I will be praying for you.

Sandy

January 5, 2013

I was priveleged to meet Josh through my son, Aaron. He was such a nice young man. Praying for peace and comfort for you all today and in the days to come. I know Aaron thought of Josh as a brother and he will be missed greatly.

January 5, 2013

My heart goes out to you during this sad time. I know Josh is with Jesus and Jesus is with you all. I am just so very sorry for your loss.

January 4, 2013

May God wrap you in His arms, and bring you comfort. We love you, Jeannie and Charlie Hafner

Jim & Sue McWilliam

January 4, 2013

Dear Friends
Since we heard the sad news about Josh, you've been constantly on our minds and in our prayers as you will be in the days ahead. We are so very sorry.

angel

January 4, 2013

I miss you so much josh I will always love yoy with every fiber of my being!!! And to his family i am so sorry for ur loss but everything happens for a reason so lets honor his memory and never forget the good times and how he touched our hearts!

January 4, 2013

Our heart are heavy for you all as we lift you up before our Lord asking him to wrap his arms around you in His love and strength. Sending our love to you all, we are so sorry!!! Bill, Kathy, Daniel and Jennifer Ralli

April & Larry Nolan

January 4, 2013

Nancy & Don - Our hearts break for your family. Josh was a special young man and he will be greatly missed. We pray for God's peace and love during such a difficult time. We love y'all and are praying for y'all.

Debbie Allen

January 4, 2013

Nancy,Don and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you,i'am so sorry for your loss.

Angie Sisk

January 4, 2013

Our hearts are broken. We are praying for you. We love you.

January 4, 2013

Dear Don, Nancy and brother and sisters.
Praying the peace of God for all of you.
Phyllis and Butch Buchanan

Lisa Langner

January 4, 2013

. Great kid, sweet and kind heart and such a cutie. Will continue to pray for all of you. I am so sorry.

The Ballentines

January 4, 2013

We all love Josh very much and will miss him tremendously! Josh was so sweet and well mannered. Our prayers and thoughts are with Don, Nancy and family. We love you all.

Eddie and Lynda Benden

January 4, 2013

Nancy and Don...Our hearts are filled with sorrow as we heared about Josh. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace~

amber grant

January 4, 2013

Josh was the most sweetest and most lovable person I know. He always put a smile on everyone's face and always made the most horrible moment in someomes life not so bad when he was around. He was my best friend and he was like a brother to me. I will never forget him or stop loving him. My prayers go out to his family right now. I know its a hard time right now but he is in a much better place

Lisa Cook

January 4, 2013

I taught Josh math in the 7th grade at Northwood. I have nothing but fond memories of him. We are praying for your peace and comfort.

Claire O'Neal

January 4, 2013

Praying that Jesus's sweet presence will be with you all.

Maybe if we never shed a tear
Maybe if we never wondered if he was really near
Maybe if we never had a terrible day
Then maybe we would never take time to pray.
Maybe if the storms of life never came
Maybe if we never experienced pain
Maybe if we never went through testings
Then maybe we would never count our blessings.

Maybe if we never had unanswered questions
Maybe if we never suffered from others transgressions
Maybe if we were never hurt by those we love
Then maybe we would never know all we need comes from above.
Maybe if we never had a friend forsake us
Maybe if we never felt a grief overtake us
Maybe if we never had a sleepless night
Then maybe God would never have to whisper peace that says “It's going to be alright.”

So maybe when God sends trials that seem to hurt us so
Maybe he is teaching us to learn to let go.
Maybe he is showing us things we would never see
If things were the way we want them to be.
So during the times of heartache and pain
Lord, help me praise you for the sunshine and rain.
By, Claire O'Neal

Will Elliott

January 4, 2013

I'm sorry for all who knew josh, he was a great person and will be missed.

Tina Gunter

January 4, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My son was a friend of his and unfortunately I never got the privilege of meeting Josh. I am just heartbroken for you. You are all in my prayers.

christie king

January 4, 2013

Josh, I never met you personally, though I it always brightened my day to see you gliding by, You are "Lord Josh of the Longboard" I will remember you fondly.

Jay and Patty Ritter

January 4, 2013

Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you at this time of grief.

Jacob Day

January 4, 2013

I am going to miss you josh. you were an amazing friend and an all around great person. even when you werent in the greatest mood, you still made everyone feel like they fit in and put a smile on their face. especialy me. im gonna miss the great times that we spent downtown greenville, when we would go running with substreet parkour. you are my key motivation to keep running. sometimes god has his ways of doing things, and i guess it was your time to come home.my prayers go out to your family and anyone that got the privelege to meat and know you. I love you man. Rest in peace and tell Jesus i said hey <3

Jacob Day

January 4, 2013

April Mobley

January 4, 2013

Josh you were an amazing young man. I may not have gotten to know you but to have served you coffee. I will miss seeing that awesome smile when you would come in. My heart goes out to your family. They are in my prayers and I pray that God guides them this difficult time.

Jackie Hobday

January 4, 2013

I didn't know Josh but my son and his group of friends did, my heart is heavy with yet another loss of a beautiful young man and what this world will be missing without his presence. May God be with you and yours, offering the peace that only he can. Condolences from the Hobday family.

Patricia Jones-Parker, Mrs. J-P

January 4, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of your heart-breaking loss I enjoyed knowing Josh. He was in my class at Northwood and also a friend of my son, Michael Parker. He was always a nice young man to be around and I am sure his time spent with the children at the church was such a rewarding experience for everyone. I hope you will find comfort in the wonderful memories you have with Josh.

Ariel Austin

January 4, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, Josh. You and I went through middle and high school together, you were more than a great friend. I'm gonna miss you more than you know. God bless you.

Luis Collazo

January 3, 2013

rest in peace young one, you will be missed.

I came here from one of your son's friend on FB and I am here giving my condolences to your family

Sally Costa

January 3, 2013

You are in my thoughts and prayers. There are no words to fully express my heartfelt sympathy. I love you.

Maxwell Pitts

January 3, 2013

Sarah,
So sorry to hear about Josh. Kathy and I are thinking of you and praying for you and your family.

Tony Sisk

January 3, 2013

We love you all very much and are praying that God will comfort you in this time of need. It's hard not having answers when we want to know why. But His grace is sufficient. In Christ

Barbara Gregory

January 3, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

January 3, 2013

Heartbreaking doesn't even begin to cover how tragic the loss of this young man is... My son recently met Josh and was so impressed by him. We are so sorry that this has happened. So many of our kids walk through yards and on the side of this road to see their friends...this is our neighborhood and its hard to believe how this could happen. Our thoughts and prayers are of Josh and his family.

James and Sharon mckinney

January 3, 2013

We are heartbroken to hear of Josh passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeanie Fincher

January 3, 2013

your family meant much to us when we were in Greenville, our hearts are heavy with your loss but we turn to God and ask for His comfort for each of you, with love in Christ Jeanie and Jim

Anonymous

January 3, 2013

I'm really sorry about Josh, he was really sweet and funny to everyone. I went to high school with him, it's nice to believe god has a reason for this. We'll figure out what that is when it's our turn to meet our maker. :]

mackenzie Robinson

January 3, 2013

Josh you will forever be missed.

Emily Pitt

January 3, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of your son's passing. I did not know him but my sister attends Brushy Creek and we were just there on Sunday watching my niece and nephew be baptized. May God grant you comfort and peace today and for the road ahead. You are in my prayers.

January 3, 2013

I am so very sorry. I was Josh's teacher in fifth grade at Brook Glenn Elementary School and my memory of him was that he was very sweet and sensitive, and always flew to the side of a friend who was hurt on the playground or upset about anything. Great kid. What a terrible loss.

Howard Foster

January 3, 2013

We are so saddened by your loss. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love In Christ,

Howard and Jane Foster

Annie Wright

January 3, 2013

I'm truly sorry for the family of Josh.
He was a wonderful person, that everyone enjoyed being around. He'll never be forgotten an truly missed.
I love you josh.

January 3, 2013

Dear Nancy and Don,

We were so sorry to learn of your Josh's passing. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Allen, Regina, Haleigh and Lindsay Parker

Roger & Jan Culbreth

January 3, 2013

Our hearts are broken. You are in our prayers.

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