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2011
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Joshua Malkmus Obituary
A native of Prince George, MD, he graduated from Burns High School on June 9, 2011. He enjoyed playing baseball, football and basketball during his middle school years and at the YMCA. While he enjoyed these sports, his real passion was computer/video games. Joshua had been accepted into Fullsail University in Orlando, Fla. where he was to be a Video Game Programmer and Designer. Josh has been admired by many people for his courage and determination. He was known to many as a real hero.
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Becky Hollar and Janet Malkmus.
He is survived by his father, Paul Malkmus and mother, Barbara Malkmus of Shelby; brother, Matthew Malkmus of Shelby; step-mother, Ann Malkmus of Shelby; two step-sisters, Andrea Hayes of Gastonia; Danielle Washburn of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and grandparents, Bill Hollar of Chiefland, Fla., and George and Rhonda Malkmus of Shelby.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and other times at the home of his mother, 825 Botts Rd., Shelby.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, 7 p.m., at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel
Burial: Private
Funeral Home: Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory
Memorials: Joshua Malkmus Game Programming Scholarship Foundation First National Bank, P. O. Box 168, Shelby, NC 28151
Online Condolences: www.clevelandfuneralservice.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Malkmus
Chris Phillips
July 17, 2011
To the entire Malkmus family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Josh was an awesome individual, and a true blessing to anyone who knew him.
Betty Harrill
July 7, 2011
Barbie, I am so sorry. I hope you will be ok one of these days.
Love you
Betty Harrill
KIM KING
July 6, 2011
Barbie, God Bless you. I'm so sorry you are having to experience such terrible pain. Just know you are not alone. Even though Josh and Zach didn't know each other I'm sure they do now. What better ANGELS to have looking out for us. Just keep your memories close for they will be your best friend. Please keep in touch.
RYAN GINGLES
July 6, 2011
Josh was a very kindhearted, compassionate individual who had a bright smile that would liven up your day. Just know that he is in the arms of Jesus, no better place anyone could ever be. Malkmus Family just continue to hold onto God's unchanging hand he will see you through. God Bless you.
Anna Parris
July 5, 2011
Our prayers are with you. We attend church with Josh's grandparents, and have prayed often for Josh.
Jennifer Putnam
July 5, 2011
My daughter Whitney Putnam was friends with Josh since middle school. We are very saddened by the loss of Josh. He was a very sweet, well-behaved young man. I cannot imagine what you are going through at this time. Please know that our prayers are with you all.
India Vinson
July 5, 2011
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