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Joshua Simonds Obituary

Joshua Lafe Simonds

Died: February 28, 2026

Joshua Lafe Simonds, age 49, from Englewood, TN, passed away peacefully after a short illness on February 28, 2026.

He was a graduate of McMinn Central High School and discovered his lifelong love of basketball as a player for Central.

Josh was loved and he will be very missed by those who knew him.

Survivors, brother & sister-in-law, Eric & Fiona Simonds, Josh is also grieved by many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Marion and Brenda Simonds.

The family will be celebrating his memory at a private gathering.

As requested, in lieu of flowers, donations/memorials may be given to the Welcome Home of Chattanooga, 3131 Quiet Creek Trail, Chattanooga, TN 37406.

Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Post-Athenian from Mar. 5 to Mar. 7, 2026.

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