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Joshua Ryan Shears, 43, formerly of Parkersburg, and most recently living in Denver, Co., passed away at his home in Denver in August 2026.
Joshua was born on January 27, 1983, in Parkersburg. He attended Edison and PHS.
He is survived by his mother, Brenda Cobb ( Dave Waterman ) of Marietta, his son Taariq Shears ( and his mother Moriah Shears ), siblings Randy Wilfong, Wayne Wilfong, Timmy Allen, Jeremy Allen, Cynthia Allen and Carrie Allen, and birth mother Debbie Allen along with many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by several beloved family members and friends.
Joshua loved life and people and had many cherished friends. His favorite career was as a waiter and he was very good at that.
He was recently accepted into college in Denver and was very excited about this new adventure in life.
Please join us for his Celebration of Life which will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:00:am at North Hills Baptist Church at 108 Stonecrest Drive. Marietta, Ohio.