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- Obituary:
Joshua Mark Cloud passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at the age of 22. Born on November 30, 1994 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Joshua moved to Knoxville with his family when he was 13 years old. Joshua graduated from Farragut High School in 2013 where he was an excellent student and played as a defensive back for the Admirals for all 4 years. Joshua was an avid Alabama fan throughout his life and was taught at an early age to yell "Roll Tide" by his Pawpaw. He followed his love for the Crimson Tide to The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Joshua, a Presidential Scholarship Recipient and member of the Honor's College, celebrated his graduation from the University of Alabama in May with his family. Joshua earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering along with a minor in Mathematics.
Those who knew him, knew Joshua's passion for adventure had led him to whitewater rafting. During his summers, Joshua served as a rafting guide in the Smoky Mountains. After graduation, Joshua followed his passion to Idaho Springs, Colorado, where he spent this past summer serving as a whitewater river guide on the Arkansas River. Confident and adaptable, Joshua pursued opportunities throughout his life that showcased his ability to lead as well as highlighted his love for adventure.
Joshua is the son of Rusty and Patti (Brandt) Cloud and is survived by his parents; his sisters Katie Renee Cloud and Amy Michele Cloud of Knoxville; his grandparents, Barbara Erickson of Chattanooga and Mark and Shirley Cloud of Trenton, GA. He is survived by several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his Nana, Wanda Cloud and his Pawpaw, Bill Erickson. In addition to his family, Joshua leaves behind to cherish his memory, his girlfriend, Cassidy McCool.
The Cloud Family will receive family and friends at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel on Saturday, September 2nd from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. A second visitation will be held at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel on Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343 from 11am-2pm. A Celebration of Joshua's Life Service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you contribute to Two Rivers Church benevolence fund (Acts 2).
The Knoxville News Sentinel, Sept. 1, 2017
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1994 - 2017 (22 years)
