Joshua Austin Shupack Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joshua Austin Shupack of Alexandria, Virginia, beloved child of God, was born of August 16, 1982 and passed on May 30, 2019. Josh was the much loved by his parents Martin and Diana, his twin brother Justin, and his sister Sarah, his extended family and good friends. Josh loved and enriched his family and friends in countless ways. Josh loved God and was a member of New Hope Fellowship Church in Alexandria, Virginia. Josh was born in Urbana, Illinois, and moved with his family to Alexandria, Virginia in 1995. He attended Edison High School, where he played football and basketball. He worked for many years at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. During his 36 years of life, he was able to share his faith and encourage many people. He was a Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed on-line football video game competition. Josh is survived by his parents, Diana and Martin, his brother Justin and his sister Sarah. He is also survived by his grandmother Barbara Smalter, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather John Smalter and his grandparents Martin and Iris Shupack. He is also survived by his friends Jessica, Aaron and others. His friends Allen and Rich pre-deceased him. A Visitation will be held Friday, June 7, 2019 from 5-8 PM at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, The service will be preceded on Saturday with a viewing from 2:30-3:30 PM, with a service immediately following. Following the service there will be a light supper from 4-6 PM in the fellowship hall at Bethany Lutheran Church, 2501 Beacon Hill Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22306. Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Joshua Shupack to New Hope Fellowship Church, c/o 7913 Candlewood Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306. Come, Thou fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Calls for songs of loudest praise. While the hope of endless glory Fills my heart with joy and love, Teach me ever to adore Thee; May I still Thy goodness prove. Oh that day when freed from sinning, I shall see Thy lovely face; Clothed then in the blood washed linen How I'll sing Thy wonderous grace! Come, my Lord, no longer tarry, Take my ransomed soul away; Send Thine angels soon to carry Me to realms of endless day.

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Joshua Austin Shupack

August 16, 1982 - May 30, 2019