Rev. Joshua H. Spurgeon

Pastor Josh Spurgeon, age 43, a devoted man of God, a loving Husband and father, entered Heavens Gates on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Josh was a devoted preacher and teacher of the word of God and was strongly influenced by his father, Nicky Spurgeon. He pastored Trinity Baptist Church for six years, where he loved deeply and fulfilled his calling to the church congregation. Everyone that attended was special to him. Josh also had a strong passion for Basketball and was a coach for the Smoky Mountain Basketball team.
He was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas Spurgeon; grandmother, Arola Spurgeon; and sister, Angie Black.
He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Whitney Spurgeon; their 6 children, Enoch, Ezra, Azariah, Abram, Titus, and Hezekiah Spurgeon; special friends, Donley family, Spencer family, and the Whaley family; close friends, Terry (Brenda) Stuart, Eddie Clevenger, and his brother-in-law, Chace (Janet) Stuart; along with many other family, friends, and his church family.
The family wishes to say a very special "Thank You" to everyone who was there until the very end with his family, and everyone at Trinity Baptist Church whom he loved dearly.
The Family will receive friends 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2025, at Manes Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will follow at 7 p.m. in the Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Allen Bonnell and Jerry Smith officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the Allen's Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers the family wish that donations be made to Manes Funeral Home to help with the Funeral Expenses.
Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements with Manes Funeral Home.