Joshua Dale Moretz Obituary

Joshua D. Moretz passed away suddenly at home on August 5, 2025.

Josh was born May 22, 1980, in Boone, NC to Tommy and Jan Moretz.

After high school, Josh had various jobs. As time went on, he began his early career in the printing industry when he started working for his Grandfather, Joe Minor, in the family business named Minors Printing. After the business was sold; he continued in the printing industry with Precision Printing.

His dream was to establish his own company. That dream became a reality in early 2025 when he and Sam Garrett opened High Country Printing and Signs. He was so proud and excited about this new venture.

The most important part of his life was his 17-year-old daughter, Maura. As a single Dad, he was so proud of her. She was his whole world as he was hers.

Josh was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Boone, NC and is survived by his parents, Tommy and Jan Moretz of Boone, NC; his daughter, Maura Moretz of Boone, NC, his brother, Jacob Moretz and wife Beth of Lenoir; his girlfriend, Summer Morrison of Boone; Aunts, Pat Weaver of Boone; Sandy Moretz of Boone; Uncles, Ted Moretz and wife Lois of Concord; Joe Minor and wife Juanita of Charlotte, NC; Phil Minor and wife Lynda of Keystone Heights, FL; Nephews, Hayden Moretz and Andrew Moretz and cousins, James Reed-Moretz, Carson Reed-Moretz, Patrick Minor, Adam Minor, Jennifer Teske, Amanda Trivett and Paige Sheppard.

The family respectfully requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to Watauga Humane Society, 312 Paws Way, Boone, NC 28607.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of arrangements.