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Joshua Proutey Obituary
April 12, 1993 - December 13, 2012
Clayton
Josh Proutey, age 19, died unexpectedly in Wilmington, NC on Thursday, December 13, 2012.
A celebration service of Josh's life will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at C3 (Cleveland Community Church), 8246 Cleveland Road, Clayton, NC. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 3:00 PM at the church prior to the service.
Josh was a kind, loving, compassionate and gentle soul, who loved playing jokes as proven by his selection as "Most Likely to Play a School Prank" of his West Johnston High School Class of 2011. Josh enjoyed playing his guitar, surfing, fishing, motocross, cooking, gardening and spending time with his many friends. Fun followed Josh everywhere he went and he never knew a stranger. He was currently a student at Cape Fear Community College and employed as the night manager of the Wilmington Performing Arts Center. As a demonstration of his patriotism, Josh was in the process of enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Throughout his life, Josh had a passion for Guatemala and traveled there numerous times on short term mission trips.
He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Eric James Proutey.
He is survived by his dad and mom, Don and Patty Proutey; sister Julie Rogers and husband Tim; brothers, Jason Proutey and wife Shelly, Ben Proutey and wife Garrietta, Joe Gabello and Carlos Proutey; nieces and nephews, Emily Proutey, Jack Proutey, Megan Proutey and Timmy Rogers; maternal grandfather, Harry Erway; second family, Maryanne and Andy Johnson and their children Sean and Paul; and his "cool cat", Kitty Snoop-Lion.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bainbridge, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Power Alley Ministries, 2853A Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh, NC 27606, ATTN: Josh Proutey Memorials. Memorial contributions will benefit Guatemalan missions.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.
Arrangements by McLaurin at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Proutey
Patty Proutey
November 19, 2022
Wow Joshi.... 10 long years since I kissed your face, hugged your neck, heard your voice and laugh, and took your outstretched hand whenever we crossed a street!
You are my embedded in my heart and connected to my soul! I can see you dancing with angels and playing with every child ushered through the gates of heaven! mama
Brenda Garrison
January 3, 2013
Don,I read Josh's Guest Book every day and you and your family are so blesssed that God allowed Josh to be part of your family. Josh has touched a lot of people during his short time on earth. Don, you raised a wonderful child and I know you are so proud of Josh. Josh is with you every minute of every day.Josh is just like you Don and I know you miss his telephone calls,his smile,the loving words he would say to you. Don,your family was so blessed to have Josh in their lives. May God continue to give you strenght daily as you mourn Josh. Don,you have a lot of friends who are offering support and prayers for you and your precious family. May God continue to be with you as you walk this road without Josh, but God is walking with you holding your hand and when you can't walk alone, God is carring you.Continue to rely on your strong faith.May God Bless and Keep You and your family wrapped in his arms and confort all of you. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4
December 27, 2012
our prayers and thoughts are with this young man's family.
robert, billie ann and james
December 22, 2012
Julie, Jason & Grace -
So very sorry to learn of the passing of your brother. May God comfort you and keep you in his care. Our families are close ~ and when you lose someone, we feel it too!
Denise & Marty
Linda Gardner
December 20, 2012
Dear Patty and Family,
I have read every entry in this book, What a great tribute to Josh ! May your faith carry you through this difficult time ~ you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Linda
Debra McCafferty
December 19, 2012
My heart breaks for the loss of this young man and for his family. I did not know him or the family but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sam Simmons
December 19, 2012
My heart is broken when I think of this fine young man that has been taken from his family and friends. I did not know Josh, but like I heard his mother say, "Why Josh?". He sounds like a son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend that anyone would be proud to have. I am thinking of you in your time of loss. With tears in my eyes I am expressing my deepest sympathy.
Dori Franklin
December 19, 2012
So very sorry about this senseless tragedy. I know the Lord has a plan and He is close to the broken-hearted. I pray for peace for you family.
robert frantz
December 19, 2012
may god be with you in the trouble times,surely god is found a place for your son to do his well.
Catrese Mewborn
December 19, 2012
I don't know Joshua personally, but I'm praying for his resting soul. It's sad what happened, but GOD needed him, & HE called him home. You will see him again one day, but for now, he has a job to do for OUR Father. I'm also praying for strength for the family. May GOD bless you all.
Rose
December 19, 2012
My thoughts and many prayers go out to everyone who had the privilege of knowing this young man! I didn't know Josh but my heart aches, I can not imagine the pain that everyone is feeling! May GOD bless your lives over the coming days as your heart, spirit and mind come to grips with this terriable tragedy! RIP Josh buddy!
Felicia Ogbulu
December 19, 2012
Hello, I didn't have the pleasure of meeting this handsome, good person but I am so sorry that his life ended so abruptly and senselessly. I am praying for all of his friends and family.
Uncle, Mike Lowery
December 19, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jackie Bowden
December 19, 2012
I also did not know your son but you can be proud of example he set - it is apparent from what I've read that not only did he talk the talk but he walked the walk. May God continue to bless you and your family in this time of loss but also in the celebration of his life.
Sharon Lassiter
December 19, 2012
To Ben and Gerrietta and your family: I am so so sorry for this tragedy and for you deep loss, Ben. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sharon
December 19, 2012
Patty and family,
So very sorry for your loss.
Chris and Mary Wade
Erin J
December 19, 2012
Josh darling, I know it has been some time since we have talked. We all know after high school, we get busy with our daily lives and some what drift apart. Now I look back, and I am so mad at myself for ever letting our friendship drift away. Some of the best times of my life were shared with you, as well as our friends that always came together more like a big family. I cant not begin to describe the pain I feel inside my heart that this has happened to you. I pray for that your family finds peace in their lives, by remembering what a wonderful soul you always were. I just want to thank you for always, always being there for me, showing me what it was like to have a good time, and always welcoming me over at any given time. I so love you, and miss you so much. Please look down on everyone tomorrow as we say our final goodbyes to you. Xoxo
Trudy Ruland
December 18, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
David & Ruth Failor
December 18, 2012
And He will lift you up on eagles wings;
Bear you on the breath of dawn;
Make you to shine like the sun;
And hold you in the palm of His hand.
Have a blessed journey Josh...
December 18, 2012
Such a terrible tragedy. May all his family and friends find peace, we are praying for all of you.
noel frost
December 18, 2012
such a tragedy... love you and thinking about you Uncle Don, Ben, Julie, Jason, Joe, and Carlos <3
December 18, 2012
So very sorry for your loss,may you know he's in a better place now.Sincerely,Delores Decker
Jeremy Warren
December 18, 2012
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.(Psalms 73) May you find peace through Christ Jesus.
Dean Connell
December 18, 2012
I was very saddened to hear about Shelly's nephew Joshua. Such a terrible tragedy. My condolences to the entire family.
Steve Dwyer
December 18, 2012
Im sorry for the loss of Josh. May God watch over each of you in this time of sorrow. Prayers sent to the entire family..God Bless you all.
Sharon Alford
December 18, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 18, 2012
Dear Proutey Family,
While I did not know Joshua, in reading about him it is clear that he was a remarkable and special young man who will be missed by so many. The people of Wilmington are mourning the terrible loss your family has suffered. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Maria McIntyre
Wilmington, NC
jessica nickerson
December 18, 2012
what a beautiful boy, so sorry for your loss xoxo
Jennifer Matteson
December 18, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your son Joshua. He seemed like he would have made the world a better place. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michelle, Kaleigh, Jeff & Hunter
December 18, 2012
Don & Patty,
Our love and constant prayers go out to you and the family. RIP, sweet Josh.
December 18, 2012
Jason, Shelly and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, brother-in-law, uncle. you all are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time of the year.
Jay and Denise Wilber
Steve Stricker
December 18, 2012
I am so sorry! God Bless
Karrie Mead
December 18, 2012
I'm so sorry for your huge loss. May God help you get through this pain.
Janice & Phil Mason
December 18, 2012
There are no words to express the sorrow I feel for all of you. May God bless you and surround you with his love.
December 18, 2012
Patty I am so very sorry for your loss,, God Bless everyone of you.. Laurie Lane
December 18, 2012
Dear Don,
Sorry to hear about your son. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Barb West Carpenter
janna rincavage
December 18, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss,prayers for your whole family,he will always be with you in your heart and will be your angel
kathy Haddow
December 18, 2012
I do not know you or your family. I just want you to know my prayers are with you. Joushua sounds like an awesome person. You will reunite again one day.
Jennifer Dietzen
December 18, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
WENDY KNAPP
December 18, 2012
I did not know Josh but I have 2 children that attend CFCC one named Josh that we also call Joshee and my heart felt sympathies go out to your family. May Josh rest in the arms of the angels.
Tim McMahon
December 18, 2012
Doc, so sorry for your loss. I remember him well from our Quantico reunion, what a fine young man. Prayers out to you and your family.
Anne Russell
December 18, 2012
We need more young men like you, Joshua.
Ken and Pat Worden
December 18, 2012
Julie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerest sympathy,
S. Evans
December 18, 2012
God's peace and comfort to you and your family
Summer Williams
December 18, 2012
Uncle don, ben, julie, jason...My heart aches for all of you...im so very sorry...my prayers are with you always..i love you
December 18, 2012
DON, I VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR SONS PASSING, MAY GOD GIVE U STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS TRAJECT TIME IN YOUR FAMILIES LIVES. BRUCE RAMSEY
Don Proutey
December 17, 2012
I love you Josh. You will forever be with me and warm my spirit.
December 17, 2012
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you as i am lifting you up in prayer through this difficult time....
tressa dirig
December 17, 2012
so sorry for your loss julie ben jason and the rest of the family thinking of you all and praying for you
vanessa christensen
December 17, 2012
There are no words to express my deep heart ache in the loss of Josh.Just know that I love all of you and send Hugs and Prayers to you today and always, Josh lives with in you today and forever. He will be truly missed.
~Love Vanessa,Arianna,and Victoria
December 17, 2012
There are no words to express my deep heart ache in the loss of Josh.Just know that I love all of you and send Hugs and Prayers to you today and always, Josh lives with in you today and forever. He will be truly missed.
~Love Vanessa,Arianna,and Victoria
Anthony, Lisa & Whitley Airington
December 17, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
vanessa christensen
December 17, 2012
There are no words to express my deep heart ache in the loss of Josh. Just know that i love all of you and send hugs and prayers to you today and always. Josh will live with in you today and forever. He will truly be missed !
~Love,Vanessa
Vanessa
December 17, 2012
There are no words to express my deep heart ache in the loss of Josh. Just know that i love all of you and send hugs and prayers to you today and always. Josh will live with in you today and forever. He will truly be missed !
~Love,Vanessa
Don & Ruth Heard
December 17, 2012
Our prayers are with you. Friends from Shiloh that you haven't met, yet.
December 17, 2012
There are no words to express my deep heart ache in the loss of Josh. Just know that i love all of you and send hugs and prayers to you today and always. Josh will live with in you today and forever. He will truly be missed !
~Love,Vanessa
COLONEL ALEXANDER
December 17, 2012
To the Proutey Family,
Gail and I cannot express the sadness we feel for the tragedy you have experienced. We both met your wonderful son at our HMM-262 Reunion in Quantico last year. What an impressive young man. Several others have noted that they have experienced similiar losses and that applies to us as well. So we all share the pain and grief you folks are going through. Be strong and find comfort in the memories and love that will continue with you forever. SEMPER FI, COLONEL JOHN D. ALEXANDER (HMM-262) & GAIL B. TOOKER
Vanessa
December 17, 2012
As I sit here i try to think of the right words to to express my heart ache for the loss of Josh but there are no words that make sense. I love all of you and send hugs and prayers today and always.Josh lives in all of you and will be truely missed by so many.
Vanessa
December 17, 2012
As I sit here i try to think of the right words to to express my heart ache for the loss of Joshbut there are no words that make sense. I love all of you and send hugs and prayers today and always and that Josh lives in all of you and will be truely missed by so many.
David,Angie Dirig
December 17, 2012
Don, and families, I am so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your son Josh..Our prayers are with you and all of the ones that lived Joshua.
Valerie Rowlett
December 17, 2012
Ben and Bug, We are all praying for you and want you to know how much we love you! Please take care of yourselves and each other. So sorry for the loss of Joshua, may the Lord give you strength and peace.
Jennifer Rabon & Ryan Herring Rabon
December 17, 2012
My son has kept me informed of this terrible tragedy as he was close to Josh. Our hearts are heavy and hope you can find peace in knowing he is where he will feel complete love until you meet again. He will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Mike Harr
December 17, 2012
From my lips to God's ear. I will say a prayer for Josh & your family, HMM-262 pilot
Patrick & Joy Dirig
December 17, 2012
To the Proutey family: We are so sorry for your tragic loss and pain. Thinking about all of you dearly..
Grace & Jim Horton
December 17, 2012
So sorry to lose Josh. May the Holy Spirit the Comforter be with all of us during this time of deep grief.
Grace & Jim
Greg and Pam Baldwin
December 17, 2012
Don and Patty, Our hearts go out to you and your family. Josh was truly a blessing,always a smile on his face and a mischievous twinkle in his eye. You never knew what was going to happen but you always ended up laughing. We will keepp you in our prayers. If you need anything let us know.
December 17, 2012
Doc & Patti
There are no words at a time like this to ease the pain.
God must have a plan...it's the only answer!
Love,
Frenchy & Johnny
Dave Althoff
December 17, 2012
Dear Doc and Patty, My heart goes out to you in this time of your grief. I know the feeling, I lost my son Dan when he was 23 in a car accident. I pray that God will console both of you and grant you peace to deal with your tragedy. Love, Dave
milton frost
December 17, 2012
you will be missed by all of us josh.
December 17, 2012
Ron and I are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you and praying for the family. Love Ron and Cheryl
Richard Evans
December 17, 2012
I can think of no words to relieve your loss and grief. Josh and the Proutey Family will be in our prayers.
Former HMM 262 Pilot March 1968 to April 1969
Larry/Marna Zok
December 17, 2012
Doc & Patty & family
First time Marna & I met you two was in PCola at a Popasmoke reunion. Vividly remember Josh helping mom at SNAFU table. Last saw him in 2011 at Quantico at the 262 reunion. I know you are devasted but I know of no words to express our sorrow at your loss. Let us know what we can do to help.
Mike & Kathy Mullen
December 17, 2012
Christ's Peace will visit you and your family Doc, on this sad occasion. My wife and I and the rest of the HMM-262 family are with you always.
Jake Jacobs
December 17, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to Josh's family and friends at this most difficult time.
(From your Brothers and Sisters at the HMM-262 Combat Helicopter Assn)
Moe and Mary Pickering
December 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Proutey family.
Wayne Mixon
December 17, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Proutey: I have no idea the depth of sorrow and pain you must feel; however, the death of your son has had a profound affect on me as he is the same age as my son. Josh was a "son" of our community and the entire community is saddened over the loss of a fine youg man. God bless your family.
December 17, 2012
Uncle Tom and I are so sorry for this tragic loss. Our love and prayers are with you all. May our Lord sustain you daily as you grieve for Joshua.
Aunt Jean and Uncle Tom Dutcher
December 17, 2012
Thinking of the Proutey family and we grieve with you. Although I do not know you, Joshua is everyone's son, brother and friend..My heart breaks for your loss. Know that you raised a wonderful young man whom touched others lives in a positive and uplifting manner and we, the community will remember your son.
Blessed are those who mourn says Matthew 5:6 and I pray that you feel Gods loving arms holding and comforting you as you remember your precious son.
Florence Chavez
victoria jones
December 17, 2012
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JOSH WAS A TREASURE AND IT HURTS TO KNOW HE IS GONE
Brenda Garrison
December 17, 2012
This candle will forever glow in the memory of Josh.
Risherrah Teti
December 17, 2012
Don, Patti, and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss of Josh! We are glad we will have memories of him as a wonderful little boy at Church Alive. Praying God's grace and comfort to cover you all in your time of sorrow and grieving. With Love,
Bryan and Risherrah Teti
Mark & Keri Blanton
December 17, 2012
To the Proutey family we offer our prayers and deepest sympathy. We remember Josh as such a handsome, kind young man, full of compassion beyond his years.
Michelle Wright
December 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family.
Evelyn & DJ
December 17, 2012
Patty, DJ & I are keeping you and your family in our prayers. We love you.
Craig Turner
December 17, 2012
To the entire Proutey Family, we cannot begin to fathom the pain and sorrow of your loss.
Ben and Garrietta, stay strong in your faith and remember that Jesus now holds Todd by his side.
May the Lord bless and keep you and may his grace shine upon you now and forever more.
Craig and Mitzi
Craig & Erin Martin
December 17, 2012
To the entire Proutey Family,
We are heartbroken for you all. Please know there will continue to many prayers lifted up on your behalf for peace and comfort.
Chad & Karen Kilbourn
December 17, 2012
Dono, Patty and family... we are so, so sorry for your loss. We will aways remember Josh's smirky smile and love of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Paul & Cindy Pickering
December 17, 2012
Ben & Family, we are so sorry to hear about your brother. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Paul & Cindy Pickering
Bob Martin
December 17, 2012
May God give you peace in this time of sorrow.
Bob Martin
December 17, 2012
May God give you peace in this time of sorrow.
Amy and Richard Pangelinan
December 17, 2012
Garrieta and the Proutey family - our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We are unbelievably saddened by this and are so, so sorry for your loss.
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