Joshua Defford McDaniel

Joshua Defford McDaniel, age 42, of Wallingford, KY, passed away September 30, 2026, in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Born March 29, 1984, in Morehead, KY, he is the son of Retha Simmons McDaniel of Wallingford and the late Defford McDaniel.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Hunter McDaniel, and one daughter, Alyssa McDaniel, both of Hillboro, Kentucky; one sister, Misstie (Buddy) Pennington of Wallingford; three nephews, Blake Pennington, McKade Pennington, and Brayden Cantrell; as well as a host of cousins, extended family, and friends.

Josh was a 2002 graduate of Fleming County High School and attended Rowan Technical College, where he majored in electrical technology. He was the former owner of McDaniel Excavating and Forestry in Wallingford and was currently working as a superintendent for Thalle Construction Company in Florida.

Josh was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and riding his RZR. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, creating lasting memories around bonfires and during other outdoor activities. He is a member of the Body of Christ the Church, Romans 12:5-6, I Cor. 12:12-13.

Josh will be greatly missed by his family and friends and will always be lovingly remembered for the joy he brought to those around him.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2026, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Chase Grannis and Dylan DeAtley officiating. Burial will follow at McDaniel Cemetery, Kerrick Lane, Wallingford.

Pallbearers will be Buddy Pennington, Blake Pennington, McKade Pennington, Brayden Cantrell, Izaak Pennington, Dominick McDaniel, John Simmons, Chris Sorrell, Shane Middleton, Mitchell McDaniel, and Doug Pennington.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351

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