Josh Nalley, age 33, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home.
Josh was born Thursday, July 2, 1992 in Cleveland County to Donna Finley Nalley who resides in Forest City and to the late Joe Nalley. He worked for Campbell’s Cleaning Service for many years. Josh was an avid gamer and was highly skilled. Josh liked keeping up with current events on YouTube and cooking for others. He enjoyed having a good time and making people laugh. Josh was also an animal lover and enjoyed caring for his pets.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Nalley.
Besides his mother, Donna Nalley, those left to honor his memory include his wife, Traci Campbell Nalley; sisters, Christina Nalley and Amanda Nalley both of Forest City and his fur babies, Tigs, Leo and Carli.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 20th at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ernie Cole officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1251 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043

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