Tony Joshua

Tony DeShawn Joshua was born March 14, 1986 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Carl Wilson and Bessie Mae Joshua. He passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the age of 34 years.

Tony was a graduate of Saginaw High School, “Class of 2004”. He went on to attend classes at Delta College to further his education. Tony loved to rap and he studied business in hopes of becoming his own boss in the music industry.

Tony was very loving and always happy. He never wanted to engage in any negative energy. He had a crazy sense of humor and loved to laugh and tell jokes that were often stale. More than anything, Tony loved his daughter and his family and he will truly be missed by those who loved him best.

Tony was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Mae Joshua; brother, Deandre Stewart; grandparents, Leroy Sutton, Lee Dora Barnes, James Barnes, Christina Barnes, Juanita and Don Timberlake; brother-in-law, Demetrius Lytle.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Asharey Turner; parents, father, Carl Wilson; sisters, Risha Joshua, Johnesha Harris, Jarmeisha Wilson, Shoniya Joshua; brothers, Kenneth Joshua, Jaivion Wyrick; nieces, Amaya, Dantavea, Rayiawna, MyQueen, Promise, Treasure, Azaria, Tra'mari'ea; nephews, Kay’Ceon, Delmontae, Deandre, Deetorrion, Kenneth, Keontay; aunts, Willie Mae (Don) Bivens, Ella Joshua, Carla Wilson; uncles, Vince (Trina) Warren, William Wilson, Jr.; special cousins, Chris, Terrence, Andrew, Delmont, Rashanta, Calvin, Deeshawna Joshua, Diamond, Andre Jr., Donzell, China Essex, Brooklyn Bouyer; brother-in-law, Harry Bond; many other relatives and friends, including special friends Rhonda Nagy, Deja and Destiny Wilson, Bill Little, and the mother of his child, Tyshea Turner.

The family would like to express special thanks to all our family and friends who have donated, called and prayed for our family during our time of need; David Lumsten, Quick Stop Market, Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.

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