Joshua Scott Smothers, 36, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday April 10, 2025 at IU Health Methodist.
He was born April 18, 1988 in Shelbyville, IN to Scott B. Smothers and Christina (Clouse) Adams.
Josh graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 2006. He attended Burney Baptist Church and Hopes Point Baptist Church. He had a passion for riding motorcycles and being out on the road listening to music. He enjoyed being outdoors, spending time in nature and camping. Being a Dad was his favorite job and he was also known for teasing and spoiling his nieces and nephews. Josh helped save numerous lives through his selfless gift of life through the Indiana Donor Network.
He married Kitty M. (Williamson) Smothers and she survives.
He is also survived by his mother, Christina (husband, Daniel) Adams; his father, Scott (wife, Kimberly) Smothers; his son, Joshua S. Smothers, Jr.; his daughter, Haylee “Elise” Smothers; his brother, Justin (wife, Amy) Smothers; his sister, Tasha Smothers (Wade Hook); his step-sisters, Savannah and Tyia; 6 nieces and 3 nephews; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Greg Albert officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contribution can be made to the Joshua Smothers memorial fund in care of Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .
