ERNEST, Joshua Alan, age 38 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on Monday, May 31, 2021. Josh was born on Wednesday, February 2, 1983 in Morganton, NC. He was preceded in death by his two daughters, Nataleigh and Hope Ernest of Presque Isle, Maine; father, Wesley Alan Ernest of Granite Falls, NC; paternal grandparents, Richard and Jearline Ernest of Granite Falls, NC. Josh is survived by his mother, Pamela Hensley of Dayton, Ohio; sister, Miranda Ernest of Dayton, Ohio; nephews, Dylan and Damen Hallyburton of Mars Hill, NC; daughter, Mariah Bradstreet of Presque Isle, Maine; maternal grandparents, Robert and Hazel Hensley of Valdese, NC; two uncles, Douglas Hensley of Morganton, NC and Jason Hensley of Durham, NC; cousins, Bowman Hensley & Taylor of Marion, NC, Gavin Hensley of Nebo, NC, Bea and Rose Hensley of Durham, NC; aunts, Cindy Hensley, of Nebo, NC and Alyssa Hensley of Durham, NC. Josh was a kindhearted family man who gave his heart to the Lord at a very young age which was reflected in his love towards people: he would give the shirt off his back to anyone who was in need; he never met a stranger. Josh enjoyed working with his hands and was a very hard worker. As a profession, he spent many years working as a cook in a local diner in Mars Hill, Maine and later at Bonanza Steak House in Presque Isle, Maine; and for a brief period of time, City BBQ. Along with cooking, he enjoyed being in the great outdoors: camping, hiking, fishing, fiddle head hunting, and all snow sports. Josh had a great love and respect for all animals. He was an all around great guy who was much loved by his family and friends. A Celebration of Josh’s Life will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Tobias Funeral Home – Far Hills Chapel, 5471 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45429. Pastor Deb Holder officiating. Memorials/donations can be made to: Pelotonia.org/profile/ME0076. Condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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