He was a 2010 graduate of Monticello High School. Joshua was a lover of football, especially the Green Bay Packers but, most of all, was also a lover of Jesus. He had an infectious smile and left an unforgettable impression on everyone he met. Joshua was a former employee of Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral service was his passion. He was preceded in death by Charlie Jones (Grandfather), Charles Stanley (Grandfather), Willie Jones (Great-grandfather), Emma Jones (Great-grandmother), Ernestine Stanley (Great-grandmother), Iona Turner (grandmother), Pierce Martin (great-grandmother), D'Angelo Martin (Cousin); and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins.
Joshua leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Bridgette (Gary) Freeman; his step father, Gary Freeman who he loved dearly; his father, Willie Stanley, Sr.; four brothers, Aaron Martin, Willie Stanley, Jr., Derrell Freeman and Jermell Freeman; four sisters, Genesis Freeman, Nisha Stanley, Kaprina Freeman and Breauna Freeman; seven nieces, one nephew, and a host of cousins, aunts and uncles. Also surviving is a very special friend, LaRonda Gossitt (Austyn James Mooney); a grandmother, Effie Dean McGary; and a special grandmother, Ruby Miller.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(19)
Toya Stewart
, AR Tuesday, September 18, 2018 This really saddens me....I am so sorry to hear about the loss of you baby boy. He has always been special even as a young boy. I pray that you find comfort soon and know that he’s in a great place.Miyoshi Leonard-Smith
Selma, AR Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Prayers for the family of Josh Martin. May you all find comfort in knowing that Jesus will give you the strength you need at this time and days to come. He will rock you during those sleepless nights & wipe away your tears.Keeping the Freeman/Martin/Stanley family in our prayers.Pastor Robert & Kamellow Adams
Pine Bluff, AR Saturday, March 3, 2018 We're so sorry to here the sad news.We loved Josh like our on! We're going to miss Him. Gone but not forgotten.God Bless You All !Tanekka Brown
Texarkana, TX Saturday, March 3, 2018 My friend..... I am going to miss our talks, going to miss that smile, going to miss that crazy laugh. You are truly love, we will miss you. Our memories will forever live on in my heart, love you Josh.Delois Ridgell
Monticello, AR Friday, March 2, 2018 Sorry for your loss praying for you and the familyBetty Ollison
Monticello, AR Friday, March 2, 2018 To the freeman family,my hearth goes out to you. Josh was a nice and kind young man. He will be missed. May god comfort you at thisTime.
Betty ollison
Bettye Jones
Monticello, AR Friday, March 2, 2018 Dear Family, I was certainly sad to hear of Josh's passing. I remember him as a very loving young man. Praying for the family. Bettye JonesJoy Franklin Miller
Fountain Hill, AR Friday, March 2, 2018 Bridgette, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I send my condolences and prayers to you and the family. Weeping may endure for the night but Joy comes in the morning. God BlessLadeshia Daniels
Arlington, TX Thursday, March 1, 2018 With heartfelt sympathy, may time heal your heart and memories comfort your soul. May God continue to give you the strength that you need. To the Martin family, my prayers are with during this difficult time.LaRonda Gossitt
, TX Thursday, March 1, 2018 I can not begin to tell you how I'm feeling. You have always told me to stay with God and don't depend on or put my trust in no one but him. Thank you for caring for my son! He Always told you he loved you and you loved him that much more! I love you and I will never forget the good times and our many conversations. Me and AJ love you forever. See you later! I know u are ok and happy!!Krystal Baines
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 1, 2018 Prayers for family & friends!! God is the best comforter one can find he will never leave you nor forsake you!! God is Love& I'm sending my Love to the family!! Be Blessed💜Shante' Daniels
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 1, 2018 I am so sorry for you and your family great lost, you all have the Daniels complete prayers for you and your family.Stacey Owens
, TX Thursday, March 1, 2018 So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all!Takeisha Davis
Warren, AR Wednesday, February 28, 2018 To the family of Josh Martin, it truly saddens me to see such a sweet caring young man depart from us in such a terrible way. Bridgette know that you are forever in my prayers and I pray for your family as a whole. I know how much you loved Josh and my heart hurts for you and I am so sorry I love you I pray God gives you all the strength you need to get through this tough time. My condolences to you all.Perry & Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Lifting the family in prayerJohn & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Josh was a sweet and compassionate person. So glad to have known him during his time working with my dad at Stephenson Dearman. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Jake, Jared, & Brad
pam gladden
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 28, 2018 My heart is broken today, I loved Josh so much. My deepest prayers are sent to his family. There are no words I can speak that can make this easier. Josh loved the Lord and the comforter will keep you during this transition.Michael and Anita Riley
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Prayers for the family during this difficult time. May God be with each you.Mary Donaldson
, AR Wednesday, February 28, 2018 I am so sorry for your loss!