Joshua Lee Ferguson, 25, of Malvern passed away, Saturday, June 6th, 2015 at Akron Children's Hospital after a lifelong struggle. Joshua lived at home until he was 21 years of age and then lived at Country View Manor until his death.

Joshua was born in Dover, OH on November 15, 1989, the son of Curtis A. and Patricia L. (Smalley) Ferguson.

He attended Trinity Gospel Temple

Joshua is survived by a sister, Kayla M. Ferguson, of Malvern, grandmother Shirley A. Smalley of Leesville, and grandparents Elbert and Jane Ferguson of Malvern, aunts and uncles Richard J. Smalley of Hagerstown, OH, Douglas L. Smalley of Westerville, OH, Ronald R. Smalley of Leesville, Corinne (Bob) Gibson of East Canton, Christy Ferguson of Canton, Cindy Ferguson of Malvern, cousins Lindsay R. Smalley of New Philadelphia, Danielle M Smalley of Westerville, Delaney M Smalley of Westerville, Brittany M Gibson of East Canton.

He is preceded in death by grandfather Donald J. Smalley.

Funeral services will be held in the Deckman-Bartley Funeral Home at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 10th, 2015. Calling hours will be held Tuesday 6 - 8 pm. in the Deckman-Bartley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery.