Joshua Alan Gidley

Joshua Alan Gidley obituary, Wabash, IN

Joshua Alan Gidley

Joshua Gidley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service - Manchester Avenue Chapel - Wabash on Jul. 10, 2025.

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Joshua Alan Gidley, 45, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1979, in Wabash, Indiana, to James and Patricia (Dangerfield) Gidley.
Josh was a construction worker. He loved the outdoors, and spending time with his family, especially his new grandson, Axel.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Gidley of Wabash, two children, Terrance Gidley of Rochester, Indiana, and Sydnie Gidley of Servia, Indiana, grandson, Axel West of Servia, aunt, Penni Gale of Wabash, cousins, Mason Dangerfield and Tiffany Grudowski, both of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his father, James Gidley.
There will be no services at this time. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
Preferred memorial is Wounded Warrior Project.
The memorial guest book for Josh may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joshua Alan Gidley, please visit our floral store.

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