Obituary for Joshua "Josh" James Sherrell
Joshua “Josh” James Sherrell, age 17, left tragically too soon, Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Ennis, Texas. He was the victim of a drunk driver in a horrific car accident on I-45 when he was hit head on.
Josh was born August 29, 2002. His mother, Lesa Sherrell was blessed to adopt him at birth and to be able to watch her precious baby boy take his first breath and cut the umbilical cord. It has been the two of them since the day she brought him home from the hospital. Josh’s biological father, Jeremy Robert Sherrell, was Lesa’s nephew. He was taken in a car accident as well in 2009.
Josh was so kindhearted, sweet, and a gentle young man who loved the Lord. At his Kindergarten graduation when asked, what he would be when he grew up, he said, “a preacher just like Mr. Dean!” He enjoyed going on vacations with his momma and spending time with his brother. He and his brother would always laugh when they were together. Josh was highly intelligent and a computer whiz. Lesa started homeschooling Josh in the 9th grade. He was an excellent student at Sherrell Academy and would have been a senior this year. He had big plans for a bright and successful future. He would tell his mom that he wanted a career that would give his future wife the ability to stay at home and he did not want to work on weekend so he could spend time with his family. He loved working out and had become very health conscious. Wow! That beautiful face! And those muscles! Josh was beautiful inside and out. His blue eyes (that he was always complimented on), big smile, and loving spirit will be forever remembered and deeply missed by so many.
Joshua means, “Gift from God,” and he was the greatest gift Lesa ever received, thanking God in prayer she would say, “Dear Lord, thank you for my Joshie, my blessing, my joy, please guide me in his care and hold us in your arms in Jesus name Amen.” Now safely in His arms.
Josh leaves behind his momma, Lesa Sherrell; brother and “bestest” friend, Justin Cole Sherrell; half-brother, Brendon Buckner; Mimi, Linda Sherrell; granddad, Gary Mitchell; uncle Jeffrey James Sherrell and aunt Jodi; cousin, Dakota Hudson; uncle, Jason Lee Perkins; cousins, Jamie Lesa and Jon Hendrick and their littles, James, Janessa and Calista Jane; aunt, Dee Pearson; girlfriend, Irene Louise Foley, and numerous other cousins, extended family, friends and loved ones as well as his pets, Buster James Sherrell, Chole and Kit Kat.
He is preceded in death by his biological father, Jeremy Robert Sherrell; uncles, James E. Sherrell and Robbie James Sherrell and grandparents, L.J. and Betty Sherrell.
All are invited to attend Josh’s funeral service at Brown Street Church of Christ on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM. There will be a visitation from 10-11 AM before the funeral service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Boze Mitchell McKibbin Funeral Home, 511 West Main Street, Waxahachie, Texas.
Josh was born August 29, 2002. His mother, Lesa Sherrell was blessed to adopt him at birth and to be able to watch her precious baby boy take his first breath and cut the umbilical cord. It has been the two of them since the day she brought him home from the hospital. Josh’s biological father, Jeremy Robert Sherrell, was Lesa’s nephew. He was taken in a car accident as well in 2009.
Josh was so kindhearted, sweet, and a gentle young man who loved the Lord. At his Kindergarten graduation when asked, what he would be when he grew up, he said, “a preacher just like Mr. Dean!” He enjoyed going on vacations with his momma and spending time with his brother. He and his brother would always laugh when they were together. Josh was highly intelligent and a computer whiz. Lesa started homeschooling Josh in the 9th grade. He was an excellent student at Sherrell Academy and would have been a senior this year. He had big plans for a bright and successful future. He would tell his mom that he wanted a career that would give his future wife the ability to stay at home and he did not want to work on weekend so he could spend time with his family. He loved working out and had become very health conscious. Wow! That beautiful face! And those muscles! Josh was beautiful inside and out. His blue eyes (that he was always complimented on), big smile, and loving spirit will be forever remembered and deeply missed by so many.
Joshua means, “Gift from God,” and he was the greatest gift Lesa ever received, thanking God in prayer she would say, “Dear Lord, thank you for my Joshie, my blessing, my joy, please guide me in his care and hold us in your arms in Jesus name Amen.” Now safely in His arms.
Josh leaves behind his momma, Lesa Sherrell; brother and “bestest” friend, Justin Cole Sherrell; half-brother, Brendon Buckner; Mimi, Linda Sherrell; granddad, Gary Mitchell; uncle Jeffrey James Sherrell and aunt Jodi; cousin, Dakota Hudson; uncle, Jason Lee Perkins; cousins, Jamie Lesa and Jon Hendrick and their littles, James, Janessa and Calista Jane; aunt, Dee Pearson; girlfriend, Irene Louise Foley, and numerous other cousins, extended family, friends and loved ones as well as his pets, Buster James Sherrell, Chole and Kit Kat.
He is preceded in death by his biological father, Jeremy Robert Sherrell; uncles, James E. Sherrell and Robbie James Sherrell and grandparents, L.J. and Betty Sherrell.
All are invited to attend Josh’s funeral service at Brown Street Church of Christ on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM. There will be a visitation from 10-11 AM before the funeral service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Boze Mitchell McKibbin Funeral Home, 511 West Main Street, Waxahachie, Texas.