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Josiah Paul McElhaney
August 20, 2010
Josiah Paul McElhaney was the infant son of Joshua and Melissa (Wiggins) McElhaney and the little brother of James and Maevree. Josiah’s little earthly body was very sick, but now he has a perfect, whole, Heavenly body and for that we are so thankful. No suffering, just total peace in Jesus. We praise God for the comfort, strength, and peace that only he can give. God is so good to let us have this time with Josiah, for he has so impacted our lives now and forever.
Josiah’s short life has left so many people missing him and longing for that day we can once again hold him. His grandparents are James and Judi McElhaney, and Gary and Judy Wiggins, great-grandparents are Mable McElhaney and LeeRoy and Lois Wiggins as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins family and friends.
Born on Monday August 16, 2010, at 3:27 a.m. he was loved by his family then at 5:15 a.m. he was welcomed into Jesus’ arms. Waiting to meet him were his great-grandparents Cecil McElhaney, Mildred Howell, Lamar and Mary Rawson, and Bob Howell.
We thank God for our family, church family, and many friends for supporting us through prayers and labors of love during this journey. We also would like to thank the Baptist hospital staff and Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home for the services and compassion each provided.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Atmore, Ala., is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers a fund has been set up in Josiah Paul McElhaney’s name at United Bank of Atmore, AL.
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Josh and Melissa, You have shown great strength in understanding . Creator has chosen a special path for your Child . A heavenly home eases the ache in the heart. Your Family has been blessed with having known Josiah Paul and I know his memory will be a memorial to Your Faith in God The Father. Your Tribal Family at PBT send their heartfelt support.
Josh,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, may God be with you and your family during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Carlos and Yamilette Suarez
There are times in life when we ask why? This is one of those times. The Bible says that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Josiah is certainly playing with Jesus! The Greg English and Randy English families are asking God for much peace, the peaces that only He can give, for your entire family.
Love and Prayers,
Greg and Linda English
Randy and Terry English
My heart crys out for your family in this time. I am so encouraged at the way your family is clinging to Christ. May God send many more blessings your way.
We love you all, and will continue to pray that God will give you the strength and grace you all will need to get through this tragedy. God is with you even though sometimes it may not seem so. God Bless you all.
God’s love shines brightest when the path we walk is darkest
We love you all.
May God continue to bless.
My heart is hurting for you all. Prayers are being sent up that He will cover you with His peace, comfort, strength and courage.
My heart goes out to all of your family.
Praying for all of you, PRECIOUS little family!! Love you guys:)
Our hearts and prayers are with the family at this time. Their faith in God is amazing and will get them through this. God is with us at all times even in sorrow. They are wonderful friends and neighbors and we will keep thim in our prayers. God Bless!
Sad any time, but especially so early and soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with this family at this hard time.