Joshua Lee Early Obituary

We announce the death of Joshua Lee Early of Shirley, Indiana, who passed away on September 13, 2026, at the age of 45. Joshua will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joshua Lee Early to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Cathie Early (Burns). He is survived by: his father Lowell Early; his siblings, Jennifer Whisman, Johnathan Early (Maria) and Sarah Seal; his stepsiblings, Nathan Whisman and Sarah Beth Alshadeedi; and his nieces and nephews, Chyenne, Gwendalyn, Lillyanne, Alexandra, Kathryn, Yolonda, Evisto and Adrian.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the New Heights Christian Church (2752 IN-44, Connersville, IN 47331). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mental Health America at 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 820 Alexandria, VA 22314, or online here.