Joshua Owen Settles, 41, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born November 21, 1983, in Indianapolis, the son of William P. and Glenda K. (Majors) Settles. On February 10, 2024, he married Brandy Ann Waddell Settles, and she survives.
In addition to Brandy, Joshua is survived by his mother of Shelbyville; step-children, Cameron Waddell and wife, Veronica, Cody Weaver and wife, Tessa, Caleb Weaver, and Hannah Lemen and fiancé, Xavier Steele, all of Connersville; sisters, Lisa Settles of Shelbyville, and Mindy Settles Edwards and husband, TJ, of Bloomfield; grandchildren, Elena, Ellie, Zayden and Xailen; niece, Kylee Edwards; nephew, Phillip Settles; father-in-law, Barton Waddell and wife, Sherry, of Connersville; mother-in-law, Cynthia Waddell of Connersville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Joshua owned and operated Hilltop Trading Post LLC, a liquidation pallet storefront. He was also a self-employed lawn mower serviceman and sold refurbished mowers. He enjoyed visiting with his customers.
He loved the rodeo and was an IJRA All-Around Cowboy. He participated in Indiana Jr. Rodeo and the Indiana High School Rodeo Association, where he completed in steer wrestling and calf roping.
Joshua also enjoyed riding quads and spending time with his family.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm, Monday, June 9, 2025 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow at 7 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Freeman Family Funeral Homes, 819 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176 to help with the funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be shared with Joshua’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
