Joshua “Josh” Paul Holbert, 35, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at his home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. Josh and his father owned and operated Holbert’s Heating and Air. Josh loved to hunt and was an avid deer hunter.
Survivors include his parents, Marvin Holbert, Sr. and Jennie Stepp; step-parents, Ruth Holbert and Larry Stepp, Sr.; three brothers, Marvin Holbert, Jr., Ken Holbert, and Ethan Holbert; two sisters, Sharon Holbert and Erica Holbert; two step-brothers, Joe and Jason Stepp; half-brother, Larry Stepp, Jr.; and a number of nieces, nephews, and aunts and uncles.
A funeral will be held in the Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cody Sturgill officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Funeral arrangements are available by calling Ruth at 828-551-3585.
Memorials may be made to the Hendersonville Shrine Club, P.O. 1901, Hendersonville, NC 28793-1901.
Marvin and Jennie, We are so very sorry to learn of the lost of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Frank and Dixie Stepp Case
I was so glad I got the say good bye to you today and be welcome back into the family like no time has passed. I loved u on this side and in the next side I’ll see you soon my love.
Love and prayers to all of Josh’s family and friends. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Josh was always so kind. A great customer and friend of ours. He and his dad are like family to us and Josh will be missed. Josh’s smile always lightened the mood and made work more enjoyable. Truly the only person that greeted us with a smile on every occasion. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
I loved Joshy like a son.He was my fiance’s best friend (david honeycutt) then he turned into my daughter’s Jacqueline boyfriend then my daughter’s fiance. Joshy was a sweet,lovely young man. He was a big part of our life. When I was married in 2006 Josh was my husband best man. He loved his music ( Metallica).. He loved camping, hunting, outdoors.You just dont know how much you was loved by my family the Stearman We will always love you joshy. Until we see you again….
Words seem so feeble, in moments like these.
Life is so precious, and death such a thief.
The depth of your pain I cannot comprehend.
Love is a bond that death cannot part.
Gone from this world but still alive in our hearts.
Josh was loved by all. His quiet shy manner was his most endearing quality.
You will be greatly missed. God’s peace until we meet again.
One of my fondest memories of my son in law is how he would have this slight smile and laugh when I called his name, I have always called him Joshua, I would ask him why he laughed and he would say ” you call me Joshua ” I will always treasure all the memories with him and Joshua will always be in my heart! My love and prayers of comfort to his family!
Josh was an amazing man! He was my best friend, my husband, an amazing daddy to our fur babies for 8 years! Josh loved his family! Enjoyed camping, riding his Harley, four wheeling, and absolutely loved working on his black Betty (dodge truck). I will NEVER forget the late night dancing in the kitchen. The crazy jokes we would tell each other. . Always trying to cook our steaks to perfection like his dad cooked them. He looked up to his dad and adored his mom! He was so sweet and caring to all! May you Rest In Peace Josh. You will always have my heart. It’s never goodbye it’s always see ya later! Love you to the moon and back!
So sorry! Josh’s family is in my thoughts and prayers! I’m thankful I talked to him Friday when he and his father put a filter in my furnace. As always, when I asked if he had his license (meaning his H/AC license), he smiled and softly said “I’m working on it.” All who knew Josh will miss him, but his memories will remain with us.
God will bless and keep you and give you His strength to carry on during these sad times!
With my many thoughts and prayers, Martha
I met Josh several years ago he s close to my sons age ,it seemed like talking to him he was jest like my son jest like i was talking to my son. And that means he was such a wonderful guy so so sweet i am so sorry for the family i pray God will help the family comfort each & everyone i pray..