Joshua Robert Holben began his unique life, on this Earth, November 28, 1988. He was born naturally to his mother Delores Renee Bostwick Holben with his father, James Robert Holben shown on his birth certificate as the attending physician.

Joshua leaves behind a brother, Zebulan Brady Holben, of the home, two sisters, Alyssa Renee Crutchfield of Clermont Florida and Rhiannon Marie Smith of Arlington, Texas, two nephews, a niece, and friends too numerous to mention.

Josh was preceded in death by his niece, Rowan Michelle.

Joshua was a graduate of Topsail High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University, where he was also the President of the Fencing Club and won numerous awards.

Joshua was an accomplished guitar player and participated in outdoor sports such as Frisbee golf and fishing. Joshua enjoyed animals and nature and loved life. Joshua departed this world Friday, April 24th, 2015 on his journey to the next, with the profound belief that he would see us all again.

A memorial service to honor Joshua's life will be Saturday May 9th, from 1:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m., at the Hampstead Community Building, located on U.S. Hwy 17 in Hampstead, NC. The community building is located across the highway from the Food Lion grocery store and between the ABC store and the Wilco-Hess service station.


You are welcomed to sign the guestbook on this website(www.harrellsfh.com) to pay condolences and share memories with family and friends of Josh.