He is survived by his wife Patricia Joshua of 39 years, daughter Sharlinda Joshua-Bennett, sons Jonathan Joshua, Sheldon Joshua, Joseph Joshua, mother Frances Bruce, brothers Harold Joshua and David Joshua, and his beloved 11 grandchildren Nickolas Bennett, Emily Bennett, Allison Bennett, Caroline Bennett, Mackenzie Bennett, Noah Bennett, Cali Joshua, Isaac Joshua, Keenan Sheldon Joshua, Aiden Joshua, and Keira Joshua.
Sheldon loved music and sports. He played piano for most of his life and was a music teacher at Martin Luther King Elementary for about 30 years. Jazz piano was his passion. Sheldon composed his own music as well as playing for special events and churches. He was a quiet person that did not always verbally express his feelings, but you could hear his heart, soul and the hope he had in the music he composed. His spirit is fully reflected in the sound of his music. It was once said by our mother that he was one of the most talented people she ever knew.
Sheldon was an avid follower of sports but most of all football. As a youngster he played on a football team and with his brothers and friends. His favorite team from childhood and throughout his life was the Green Bay Packers. His own father shared the love of football with him, and he continued the tradition, passing the Joshua fervor for football down to his kids. He used to love watching recordings of greatest football plays especially Gayle Sayers of the Chicago Bears.
Sheldon was a patient and caring person. What he lacked for in words he showed with action by helping others when they were in need. Whenever his kids needed his help he was always there to assist. He was very dedicated to his students and taught in a way that made them all love his class. He was well known and liked by many and often, when he was out with family, someone would stop and call “Hey, Mr. Joshua!” He was humble, without need of being the center of attention, as well as a hard worker. One of the main things he did express was the importance of love and forgiveness. He truly believed in Jesus. Our family will truly miss his presence, sense of humor and music in our lives.
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