Joshua Joel Fletcher, 5 was born June 10, 2008 in Gainesville, Florida . While in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Shands Hospital, Joshua entered into rest on October 12, 2013 at 12:25 am. He was surrounded by many who love him and will forever carry his spirit of joy.
Joshua leaves to cherish his memory, his loving parents, Ian and Patrice Fletcher; his older sister, Julia Fletcher; his maternal grandmother, Claudette Morris of Orlando, FL; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Reid of Miami, FL; his aunts, Christine Smith and Denise DaCosta, both of New York, Daniella DaCosta of Miami, Nichola Nicholson of Jamaica, and Princess Nichols of Atlanta, GA; his uncle, Andre Lattery of Miami, FL; and a host of great aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral Service for Joshua will be held Saturday, October 19, 2013 the Upper Room Church of God in Christ, 3575 NE 15th St, Gainesville at 10:00am. Burial will follow in Forest Meadows Memorial Park Central. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00pm-4:00pm at Forest Meadows Funeral Home and on Saturday morning from 9:00am until the time of the service.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Patrice and Ian, you were amazing advocates for Joshua. You not only made his life better, but your advocacy helped other children like Joshua, as well.
We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if we can do anything for you or your family.
I am so sorry for your loss Patrice, Ian, Julia and Claudette. Joshua was a sweet, gentle and loving spirit who touched the lives of so many people. He will forever be in my heart.
Praying for your and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold you close during this time.
We are so sorry to hear about Joshua’s passing. He was such a sweet little soul and we will never forget him.