Joshua Wayne Stowell
March 3, 1986 ~ August 11, 2024
Resided in:
Hanover, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania - Joshua W. Stowell, 38, passed away on August 11, 2024, after a brief illness.
Joshua was born on March 3, 1986, in Wilmington, NC, where he grew up and attended Hoggard High School. A kind-hearted and gentle giant, Joshua, known to many as either Josh or Joshua, was beloved by those who knew him. He hadn't cut his hair since high school, a unique characteristic that became part of his identity.
Josh was an avid magnet fisherman and a passionate video game enthusiast. Through video games, he made friends from all around the country. He was a quiet soul who never spoke a harsh word and had a deep love for animals, which reflected his gentle nature.
Joshua was predeceased by his son, Aleister Warwick. He is survived by his mother, Andrea Tims, and her husband Gary of Cumberland; his father, David Stowell, and his partner Dana of NC; his fiancé, Angela Griffin of PA; and his daughter, Liliana Warwick of Pennsylvania, and her mother, Destiny Warwick of Auburn; two sisters, Lynda Stowell of NC, and Logan Cooper of Portland; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Josh’s family and friends will forever remember his kind heart, calm demeanor, and quiet presence.
Family and freinds are welcome to gather from 11am-1pm on Monday, August 26, at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A celebration of Joshua's life will immediately follow in the chapel at 1pm.
Donations may be made in Joshua’s memory to Feeding America, https://give.feedingamerica.org/a/donate-in-honor
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I’ve never known a man capable of loving so completely. The friends and family he loved, he was fiercely loyal to. I’m honored to be counted among that group of people.
I miss you so much. Rest well.
I didn’t used to play a lot of games on console or PC, but I liked watching him play them. I must have spent months watching him play Final Fantasy X. I don’t know how many times I asked him to go play blitzball so i could watch, but he always did it. The time he was willing to spend, sharing the things he loved, that’s one of the things that made him such lasting friendships.
His math skills. Back in school I’m not ashamed to admit we swapped homework. I did his English, he did my math. We got each other through high school, in more ways than one. Those are still some of my fondest memories of him.
His laughter. He was able to find humor, or insert it, into even the worst moments.
Chill but intense. I could feel that he had been through hard times in his life, but he chose to make peace for himself and his loved ones as best he could.
Avalon LARP, then Dungeons and Dragons. He always played intriguing characters.
He had a story or experience to share for any occasion. He was easy to relate to, no matter who you were or where you were from.
Sitting on the porch in Sub-Zero temps just enjoying music and rum and each other’s company.
Story telling and world building. I loved hearing about his D&D campaigns.
Your light in our hearts will never dim. Thank you for loving our little girl so well. You’re very missed.
Charismatic and loving, with a strong desire to make things better. From Lili: he was very silly, and whenever he laughed, I laughed.
Magnet fishing, playing Destiny 2 on PC, hanging out with Liliana.
Josh had a unique way of bringing people together. Whenever he was in a Discord voice chat, he was never alone—his presence was like a beacon, drawing friends in. Just seeing his name online was a sign that good conversation and brighter moments were waiting.
You brought radiant light and infectious laughter into my life. I’ll miss you more than words can say.
I admired Josh’s incredible ability to live his best life. Despite the challenges he faced growing up, when we met, he was truly happy, embracing the life he had built. He always aspired for more, yet found contentment in the love he shared with his fiancée, his daughter Lily, and his dog Oka. Through his example, I learned to find peace and happiness in my own life.
I love you so much! You’re gone way too soon, but will always live on in so many ways. You’ll never be forgotten!
Josh was my neighbor when I lived on winter at in Auburn. It seems like yesterday that he was talking about a tourcher device for beese because of being infested and many other funny conversations that we had on that porch with his and my roommates. Rest easy Joshua
R.I P.
I miss you so much
A loving son and father taken way to soon
I love you son
Seems like just yesterday, we needed so much more time
Josh was the funniest guy I ever met. He always made us laugh so hard and made every time we were together so fun. I will miss you deeply and am so sorry we found out to late. You are forever in our hearts.
He prevented many hair professionals fro getting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome because he never cut his hair! It was really cool!
Joshua was an adorable baby that grew into a kind and gentle man with a soft southern voice. He grew up out of state but updates and photos were always shared.
Josh had a magical relationship with his daughter and she loved and will always love him to the moon and back! He left far too soon but put up a brave fight. He will always be in our hearts and I know that he will be held tight in the arms of his Grammy and Bumper upon his arrival into Heaven.
His kindness and love of all creatures great and small!!
I wish I had the opportunity to spend more time with you. You made all of us proud!!
Josh, or Rather Squatch as we knew him was a treasure. He always was willing to take care of others, and had an inventive imagination that made him a delight to be around
I met him while attending UNCW, but attended Avalon LARP with him, and gamed with him regularly