Joshua "Josh" New

Joshua Louis New     Joshua “Josh” Louis New, 34, of Edna, passed away on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 in Edna. He was born on Sept. 22, 1983 to Brent and Tana New of Edna.         He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Nikole New; daughter Emma Reneé and son Brody Kain; his parents, Brent and Tana New; brothers, Brent Jr. and wife Jennifer New of Edna, and Delynn New; nieces and nephews McKenna, Coltyn, and Brylee, father and mother-in-law Larry and Tina Badgett of Dayton, Texas; brother-in-law Trent Badgett of Dayton; and grandmother, Rita Cheney and numerous friends and family.     He is preceeded in death by grandparents Oscar and Jane New, and Delbert Lynn and Nellie Whittley.     Josh was a devoted father and husband. He loved his family more than anything in the world. All that mattered to him was providing for his wife and children. He worked hard every day from sun-up to sun-down. He spent many years working on oilfield rigs until he decided to start his own business building fences. He loved what he did and it showed in his work.     Josh loved hunting, fishing, and enjoying a few beers with family and friends. Even though he came home tired every night, he always made time for his family. From dancing with his daughter to teaching his son how to drive a tractor, he found the time. They always loved joking with their dad and will cherish those memories forever.     We lost an amazing young man who was a wonderful husband, a loving father, a great son, a caring brother, a best friend, and a hard worker.     As we lay him down to rest with heavy hearts and tears in our eyes, he will forever live on in our memories and be dearly missed.     A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, at Baptist Temple in Edna. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.     Pallbearers are Dawson Mach, Marshall Mach, Bobby Whittley, Richard “Bubba” Gerjes, Corey Goldman and Clinton “Buck” Whittley. Honorary pallbearers are Josh Ozment, Steven Gerjes, Ray Whittley, Kenny Dale Whittley, Randy Mach, Jake New and Trent Badgett.     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to his children, Emma and Brody New, P.O. Box 288, Edna, Texas.     Arrangements are under the direction of Russell Todish of Slavik~Edna Funeral Home, 361-782-2152.