Josh attended Peru High School in Peru, Indiana.
A man of steady warmth and quiet consideration, Josh moved through the world with a generous spirit and an easy, well-timed sense of humor that could lighten a room without asking for attention. His interests were as distinctive as they were heartfelt: he loved semi-trucks, WWE, the Indianapolis Colts, the Houston Texans, and traveling to many states. He also enjoyed *Dog the Bounty Hunter* and Ozzy Osbourne, and he was known for quoting the later.
More than anything, Josh will be remembered for the way he loved. When he walked through the door after being gone for some time, his first concern was that everything would be okay—an instinct that reflected both his tenderness and his thoughtful care for others. He taught those around him about unconditional love, and his openness made it feel as though he never met a stranger. Josh loved God and accepted Jesus into his heart at 6 years old; and if Josh loved you, you knew it.
Josh is survived by his mother, Kathryn L. Brown; his brother, Rodney L. Lovejoy, Jr.; his sister, Tory S. Brown (Elijah L. Skinner); his bonus dads, Rodney L. Lovejoy, Sr. and Jason M. McStay; his maternal grandfather, Virgil Brown; and his maternal grandmother, Janan Brown.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, JW Smith; his maternal great-grandmother, Faye Smith; his maternal great-grandfather, Hershal Spires; his maternal great-grandmother, Judy Spires; and his special friend, Troy D. Wright.
Josh’s life, though far too brief, leaves a lasting imprint—one marked by kindness, sincerity, and the simple, enduring comfort of being truly loved.
Service information will be announced at a later date.
