Date of Death: April 15, 2022
Service Details
A memorial service to celebrate Josh’s life will be held Friday, April 29, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093.
Obituary Notice
Joshua Adam Dean, age 39, of Three Rivers, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born to Melvin Dean and Julie (Summers) Smith on January 8, 1983 in Bremen, Indiana.
Joshua attended Three Rivers Community Schools and later earned his high school diploma through online studies. This and his current employment with Precision Wire showed his dedication to finding his way in a world that had been full of obstacles and struggles. He was one to never give up.
Josh was an avid sports fan. His love for the Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bulls, especially Michael Jordan, was immense. His love for all things Notre Dame was colossal. If there was a ball involved, he loved being involved.
Joshua was preceded in death by his father Melvin, paternal grandparents Billy & Eleanor Middleton of Boonville, IN, maternal grandparents Sandra Swartzentruber of Mendon and William “Bill” Summers of Three Rivers.
Joshua leaves to cherish his loving memory, three daughters, Taylor Farris of Portage, Abigail and Keagan Dean of South Carolina, and one son, Deaconn Dean; Mom and stepdad, Julie and Tracy Smith of Three Rivers; three sisters, Stephanie (Brent) Gardner of Shipshewana, Monica Dean of Three Rivers, Mercedes Smith of Fort Wayne, IN; three brothers, Mitchell Smith of Boston, MA, William “Hunter” and Ashton Smith both of Three Rivers; Grandmother, Bonnie Summers of Three Rivers and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Additional Information
Memorial donations in memory of Joshua may be directed to Hohner Funeral Home, in care of arrangements. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
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Julie,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
May God wrap his arms around you and give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
Kim Adams
you know it’s crazy how fast life can change in the blink of an eye. You were just texting me asking how I was doing because I hadn’t been home to visit in a while.. I told you I would come visit soon but I was to late.. That will sit with me forever… I love you Uncle Josh forever and always until we meet again ❤️
your niece Jordyn
Joshua
I will miss you forever. My love for you will always be in my heart.
It’s been one of the hardest thing my life to face .Living the rest of my life without you.
When we were apart I still felt your energy. It made things easier through our bad times. but losing you made me. feel so empty inside.
I’m praying to God to help me go through this I love you Josh!
It breaks our hearts that you were taken so unexpectedly. Your memory will never leave us and live long in our hearts. Rest In Peace Josh, we will always love you. Until we meet again.
May god wrap his loving arms around you, and give you the strength and courage to carry on. To the family and friends of josh, my deepest condolences.
Nephew… you were loved. That smile could brighten any room. Take care of our loved ones. We will help your mom get through this. Love you.
There are no words for how devastated I am. I love you, Josh. I want you to walk through that door big and bold like you always do. RIP my son. You’ll never be forgotten, and you’ll always be loved.
Mom
Julie I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Thank you Ruth. I know you know how I’m feeling. Profound sadness.
Julie,
My heart is heavy with sadness after hearing about the loss of your son, Joshua.
Please try to find comfort knowing all his cherished memories will live on in you and many others. Including me.
Thank you for the opportunity to meet him many years ago on Hoffman Street.
With love and friendship.
In memory and love
You were too young to be taken from us, You will always be missed!
Dear Julie, my heart breaks for you. One day at a time. The pain don’t go away but it gets a little better.as time goes by. Love you im always here BarbSchabes Mitchell
I’m sorry for your loss the joshuah I knew was a great guy with some issues. May he rest in peace.
RIP Josh now your no longer struggling. Just know deaconn will always be loved and taken care of. Prayers to the family
I’m sending my families condolences are thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this tragic event
I am so sorry for your loss. Josh will be greatly missed. He was truly a great guy always made people laugh or smile may he rest in peace