Joshua Alexander Westley

JOSHUA ALEXANDER WESTLEY was born on February 4, 1991, in Baltimore, MD. It was with great joy that his parents, Sean and Faye Westley, adopted Joshua and welcomed him to his forever home on February 8, 1991. Sean and Faye, embodied the scripture found in Proverbs 22:6 “train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he shall not depart from it.” Thus they laid a strong foundation for Joshua and his younger brother Davon, providing their sons with the best opportunities for success in all aspects of life. Joshua transitioned to his eternal rest on October 7, 2025. As a young child, Joshua had a loving spirit and infectious smile that would light up the room. His laughter would brighten the atmosphere, and his affectionate hugs were like no other. He loved reading and being outdoors. In his free-spirited nature, Joshua embraced life’s adventures from the start. If it was about games or sports, then Joshua was all about it! He was a true athlete. Not only did he begin swimming at the age of 2 but found a love of team sports as early as age 5. One sport was not enough for Joshua, oh no- that would be for amateurs. Instead, he conquered three at once: soccer, baseball and basketball -at the Harford Recreational Center. His determination to win and his skill at baseball afforded him the opportunity to play for the travel league of Hanlon Park. Joshua’s education was primarily comprised of Christian Schools where he thrived as a student athlete. In middle school, Joshua played soccer and basketball at Bethlehem Christian Day school. His athletic ability was also recognized in high school as he played varsity basketball and baseball at Greater Grace Christian Academy. In the 11th grade, he attended Open Bible Christian Academy where he played the men’s varsity basketball and baseball. One of his greatest accomplishments at Open Bible Christian Academy was leading his team to their first area-wide Christian school championship, where he received the Most Valuable Player award for the tournament and championship! Joshua was a regular participant of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes sports and leadership camps. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes had such a profound impact on his spiritual development that he made the decision to give his life to Christ and to be baptized at the age of 10. Joshua was baptized at Mt. Olive Holy Evangelistic Church, (presently Connexion Point Church), under the spiritual leadership of, then, Pastor Rayner C. Wharton Sr. (later elevated to Bishop Rayner C. Wharton, Sr.). Joshua was part of the young men’s dance ministry, Fresh Fire, during his teenage years at Mt. Olive Church. Even as an adult, he continued to have faith in God and in his protection as he would say, “God’s Got Me.” Joshua participated in the Baltimore city youthworks summer program at age 14 and worked as a busboy and waiter at a local restaurant at 16. After high school, he held various jobs but was most proud of his position as a forklift operator, where he received several classifications. Joshua’s most recent employment was in the construction field. In the past, Joshua may have been the MVP for his various teams, but in life, as an adult, he was the MVP for his special friend, Leticia, who was his co parenting partner and confidant through life’s joys and challenges. His most treasured role was being a father to his son, Jesiah. Joshua was preceded in death by his mother, Faye Pamela Westley. He leaves to cherish his memory: his son, Jesiah Westley; father, Sean Westley; stepmom, Tiffany Westley; brother, Davon Westley; grandmother, Mabel Westley; grandmother, Faye Smith; a forever friend and the mother of Jesiah, Leticia Kelly; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Joshua Alexander Westley

February 4, 1991 - October 7, 2025