Joshua Adam Daigle

On Saturday March 5th, surrounded by family and friends, Joshua Adam Daigle, 20, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who he called his best friend, after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation is Monday, March 7th in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church Lake Jackson from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral services are, Tuesday, March 8th at 10:00 a.m. and also in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church. Graveside services will be at Restwood. Josh was born on March 16, 1990 in Houston, Texas to Rod and Penny Daigle. He temporarily leaves behind his parents and his sister Kelsey, who he loved dearly and was so proud of. He also leaves behind his Pa and Nanny, Harold and Barbara Monical; his Aunt Tammi, Uncle Buck and cousin Shea Blevins; his Unkie Harold, Aunt Natalie and cousins Mason and Hallie; his Great Grandmother, Arlean Penny; his Granny, Shirley Price; his Uncle Jimmy Daigle and cousin Lindsey Daigle; and many other loving relatives. Josh also leaves behind his “other sisters” Courtney Barta, Camille Barta Brightwell, Amy Orr, Kasey Holt, Jeanna Coulter and Annie Beth Cadenhead. He also leaves behind his “older brothers” Matthew and Michael Barcelo. Josh graduated from Brazosport Christian School in 2009 and had begun his college career when it was cut short by a second battle with brain cancer. Josh was a young man of strong faith who touched many lives with his kind and pure heart. He was an inspiration to many and was known for his great big bear hugs. Throughout his struggles he persevered with a bravery and determination that reflected his never failing faith in God. Josh’s greatest joy was hunting. Josh was an avid hunter having started at age five with his dad Rod. Their shared love of hunting took them all over Texas and to Mexico, Canada and Africa, with their most memorable trip being the African safari. Their travels through Paris and on to South Africa have been shared with everyone who would listen. Last year Josh and Rod shared both an elk and bison hunt with Josh’s other hero, his grandfather Harold. Josh also had a love for online computing and made several lasting friendships. Pallbearers will be Matthew Barcelo, Michael Barcelo, Rob Kahn, David Rizzo, Paul Hromadka and Rick Wright. Honorary pallbearers are Harold Monical, Sr., Shea Blevins, Mason Monical, Nolan Rizzo, Tom Williams and Taylor Stanley.In lieu of flowers please make donations to Brazosport Christian School or Texas Children’s Hospital Oncology.