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Joshua Tunis Obituary

Joshua D. Tunis, 19

Joshua D. Tunis, 19, of Lafayette, died unexpectedly at 11:45 pm on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at St. Elizabeth East. He was born August 17, 1994, in St. Petersburg, FL. Joshua attended McCutcheon High School and was on the wrestling team. He enjoyed camping, fishing and working on the house with his dad. Surviving is his father, Frank Tunis (Michele), a brother Michael Tunis and his grandparents Franklin and Lillie Tunis all of Lafayette. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd Lafayette, IN. Rev. Chris Black will be officiating. Burial will follow at Meadow View Cemetery. You may sign the guestbook or leave memories at www.soller-baker.com

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Published by Journal & Courier on Jun. 30, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Tunis

42 Entries

Deborah Courtright

June 23, 2025

I remember Josh fondly in sixth grade.
He was upbeat and very positive and I enjoyed him in class great sense of humor.
Sad by your loss.

Tracie Tunis

June 23, 2023

It seems like yesterday since you left us. No time goes by that we don’t think of you. You may be gone from our sight but never from our hearts. Love and miss you! Aunt Tracie

Aunt Tracie

June 23, 2022

Forever in our hearts
Love and miss you!

Tracie Tunis

June 23, 2021

It´s hard to believe 7 years is coming up. It seems like yesterday since you left us. You may be gone but your forever in our hearts! Love and miss you Josher! Aunt Tracie

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Tracie Tunis

June 23, 2020

As the years go by it NEVER gets easier but reminiscing on the good times manage to get us through somehow. You are never forgotten and loved as much as the day you left us! RIP My Dear Nephew! Until we meet again...

Carol Sharp

June 29, 2015

Don't think I've ever been as shocked as I was the moment you stood up in class and belted out words to the song Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye. It was priceless and it proved you were paying close attention. When your friends announced it was your ringtone I burst out laughing. Every time I hear the song you immediately come to mind. So sorry we lost you. You left memories.

Michele Tunis

July 7, 2014

Frank and I would like to say thank you all for the thoughts, love, and prayers. Josh you were loved by so many!

D, Courtright

July 6, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I remember Josh as a happy go lucky student at Wea.
God bless your family at this time.
Sincerely,
D. Courtright

jake myers

July 6, 2014

We will Miss u man

Nikki

July 5, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. Know that he is always with you. Love & light.

July 5, 2014

I am sorry to hear about the loss of Josh. May God lift you up in this time of need. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

July 2, 2014

We are deeply truly sadden about your lost, wish I could erase all your pain that you are feeling or a magic wand to make everything go away we will see you at his service. From the bottom of hearts , sincerely Jimmy and Gloria;Sarah,Michelle,and baby savannah metcalf

Connie Abston

July 2, 2014

FRANKIE, LILLIE AND FRANK...
I am so sorry for your loss.
I can't think of anything that could be harder to do than to loose a child. I know from my heart that he was a very loved young man. May God be with you in this very difficult time.
Love you all, Connie

Brad, Lynda & Dustin Velten

July 2, 2014

Our heartfelt sympathy's go out to you and your family at this sad time, please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers, so very sorry for your loss.

Neda

July 2, 2014

You showed me the greatest love a child has ever known

I knew you'd always be there, til the day i was grown

You shared all my pains, my joys, and my heart

I thought we would never have to be apart

But God had a different plan for me you see

"You can only stay a little while" He said to me

"So teach him the meaning of the purest love...

teach him reach for what he wants and to have faith in what's above.

show him how to laugh and to cry and make sure he knows

that the greatest strength is in letting go

give him the endurance he'll need in this life

teach him to lean on me when he finds strife

guide him to the path where he will find all he needs

to live a life beyond the coming pain that will drop him to his knees"

I looked at God and nodded my head

"I can do all that" I said

"I'll do my best to let him know how glad

That i was and always will be that he is my Dad"

So cry your tears and mourn for what we lost

And forget the pain and the terrible cost

Remember the happiness and all that was good

I'll be waiting for you in heaven Daddy. I'd kiss you from here if i could

Terri Schrader

July 1, 2014

I only knew Josh for a short time, a long time ago, but I have fond memories of him. I was the recess guard when their class was in fifth grade at Wea. I was also a classroom aide for a boy who had a lot of behavioral and emotional issues. The kid I worked with loved recess, and really loved basketball, but he couldn't hold it together well enough most of the time. If he tried to play he'd usually end up slugging somebody, and it wasn't long before people stopped playing with him---except Josh. The kid would walk up to the hoop and the other kids would scatter---except Josh. I saw Josh stand there several times and really try to help the kid. Josh talked to him when other kids wouldn't. They were afraid---understandably---but Josh wasn't. It was an amazing thing to watch. It showed great character and great kindness. I always figured if I ever ran into grown up Josh I'd encourage him to get into a field working with kids with those kind of issues because he had a gift for it. I'm profoundly sorry I never got the chance. I'm so sorry for you loss.

Nicole and andy Reitz

July 1, 2014

Prayers to your family. Taken away way to young. My heart goes out to you all. Rip josh. You will be missed by many

Ben Hale

July 1, 2014

A total shock to hear of your loss Frank. Words cannot describe how our family is hurting for yours. Please know that you, Michelle, Michael and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Josh was such a great guy and a friend to our kids. He will be missed and remembered often. Gone, but not forgotten. Ride easy kid! Much Love and Respect...

Vincent, Mandra, and, Bobby Huffman/Harden

June 30, 2014

Just seems like the other day we were at aunt Lille's and uncle Frank's hanging out. Can't believe you are actually gone, we love and cherish the memories we have with you forever. Always in our hearts and prayers

Heatherr Brown

June 30, 2014

Rest easy Josh. Keep Stephie company. My heart is with your family.

Linda Bowman

June 30, 2014

Frankie, Frank and Lillie
Words cannot express how sad I was to hear to young Josh. But maybe someday we will know those questions in our minds "Why". I didn't see him much after granny died but I know Frankie you worked your butt off to provide for those kids to make them a home. May God be with you through this troubling time and somewhere you can find solitude. Linda Bowman

Tammy Ross

June 30, 2014

Sending my thoughts and prayers out to the family and
friends of Josh as we all get though this difficult time you are loved and missed by all Rest in
Peace

Kris Kocken

June 30, 2014

My husband Rick and I coached Josh years and years ago for T-ball at First Assembly. We are so sad to hear of his death. Praying for your entire family. We are so sorry.

Jessica Caliz

June 30, 2014

Rest in Peace Josh you meant the world to me, you are truly LOVED and will be MISSED more then words can say thank u for loving me God truly got an ANGEL

Jenny Clark

June 30, 2014

It is tough to find the right words, but Prayers and Love to all of the family. Such a shock that God needed him home so early in life. I am sorry for the loss of such a great young man. We love you, Josh.

Angie Bostic

June 30, 2014

So sorry .. So sad.. Josh was great kid and has hung with my kids since elementary.. We all love u josh u r gonna b greatly missed.. The pain of loosing u is sooo very hard for everyone that truely knew u.. We love u.. So sorry frank u did great job and were excellent father. Watch over all of us josh while u enjoy ur new life well all b with u again 1 day.. Love b man..

Teresa & Jeff Houser

June 30, 2014

Our prayers are with the family.

carmren jones

June 30, 2014

you will be greatly missed bud!! Praying for everyone at home

Linda Laster

June 30, 2014

I first memories of you are in sunday school being led by grandma Lilie.You are loved so much and will be missed by many.We will meet you on the other side.
Miss.Linda

Tanya and Richard Warren

June 30, 2014

Prayers and much love to Frank,Michele, Micheal, and family and friends. This is a complete shock. Fly High Josh!! RIP ANGEL

Ashley Robertson

June 29, 2014

My prayers go with his family and close friends. I remeber when I was in 8th grade and meet him a few times. He was to young. He will forever be in your hearts.

Jasmine Van Pelt

June 29, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Harold & Angie Henson

June 29, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Frank, Lillie, and Michael. May you all find comfort in our Father's hands!

Michelle

June 29, 2014

Prayers to his family and friends.

Kelly Severino - Allred

June 29, 2014

I will never forget the time I met you when you were a baby. May you rest in peace sweetheart. Watch over your dad and family as they go through this very hard time. You will never be forgotten Josh.

Dakota Dearing

June 29, 2014

You will be dearly missed fly high angel and keep your friends and and family I love you Josh<3

Monica Hicks

June 29, 2014

You'll always be in my heart forever and never
forgotten. Always love you and will be miss.

Tiffany Abbott

June 29, 2014

Gone too soon but forever in our hearts! Love always the Abbott family!

Neda aka: Aunt LaLa

June 29, 2014

Your light will burn FOREVER in our hearts, Josh...you are LOVED and MISSED DEEPLY!!!

Diana Allen

June 29, 2014

Rest in Peace

Tracie Tunis

June 29, 2014

In our hearts always and forever! You may be gone but will never be forgotten! We love you Josh!

Tracie Tunis

June 29, 2014

To My Beloved Nephew,
You are such a fine loving young man. It's hard to swallow that you were taken from us so soon. We have never felt such a void in our lives. Heaven definitely gained a Angel when God decided to call you home. Please watch over the Family as we go through this very difficult time. We love you so very, very much and you will ALWAYS be in our heart and on our minds forever!!! Love You Joshua Dwayne (Bub) Tunis!!! RIP!!!

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