Joshua Paul DeMent of Patterson, Missouri, son of Elizabeth Ann Sanders and Paul Kevin DeMent was born in Ellington, Missouri, on September 8, 1984. He departed this life at Sam A. Baker State Park in Patterson, Missouri, on June 10, 2010, having attained the age of 25 years, nine months and two days.
Joshua enjoyed fishing, collecting Indian artifacts, spending time outdoors and being with family and friends.
Joshua is survived by his father, Paul Kevin DeMent of Ellington, his mother, Elizabeth Ann Sanders of Patterson, one son, Alexander Joshua Paul DeMent of Ellington, two brothers, Ricky Harper of Poplar Bluff, Austin Martin of Hillsboro, seven sisters, Daphyn Marie Vickery of Van Buren, Shyla Joann McAtee of Advance, Zoe Marie Payne Sanders of Patterson, Sierra Dakota DeMent of Potosi, Amanda, Lacy and Angel Mistrot all of Hillsboro. Joshua will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Monday, 5 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 2 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
Minister: Rev. Charles DeMent
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: McSpadden Funeral Home for funeral expenses