Born September 6, 1991 in Pontiac, MI, he was the son of Kimberly Jean Williams Perika of Monroe. He was a machine operator with Jemison Metals in Madison Heights.
In addition to his mother, Josiah is survived by four sisters, Jennifer Burgess, Elisabeth Arafat, Rebekah Siddiqi, and Rachel Siddiqi; two brothers, Noah Siddiqi and Samuel Siddiqi and an uncle, Andrew Tilton.
Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.