Joshua R. Harris, a genuine jack of all trades, passed away on November 16, 2022, in Melrose,
Wisconsin, at the age of 37.
Joshua was born on December 14, 1984, in the state of Georgia to his mother, Penny Cambell.
After the family moved to Wisconsin, Penny met his stepfather, Larry Cambell. Joshua attended
school at Melrose-Mindoro, however, he worked for his GED at Western Tech. One of his long-
term occupations was as a cook at the Ho-Chunk Casino, which he seemed to enjoy. He was
always eating, or cooking, or posting his dinners on Facebook. Although that was one of his
talents, he had many and could take almost any job you gave him. On March 18, 2005, he
welcomed his daughter and remained a fixture in her life.
Joshua was an amazing artist, and many people have pieces of his art. He used his art to show
love and appreciation to those he cared about. Even on his worst days you could catch him
coloring or drawing at some point. He also enjoyed fishing, it was something that never changed.
Even as recently as a few weeks ago he was planning a fishing trip with family. Another
remarkable thing about Joshua was his hot wheels collection. It was a lifelong hobby of his, and
it wasn’t short of impressive. Most of all Joshua was a father, a son, a brother, an uncle, and a
friend. He will forever be missed.
Joshua is survived by his daughter, Phawn Johnson-Harris, his step-father, Larry Cambell, his
sisters, Bobbi Sue Harris, Annie Nolan, and Alanna Brooks, his brothers, Tony, Jon, and Nick
Cambell, his nieces Haley and Hanna Brush, and Brenna Nolan, and his nephew Blake Brush.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Randy and Betty Morris, and his mother Penny
Cambell.
Services for Joshua will take place on Friday, December 9, 2022. Friends and family are
welcome to visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Family Worship Assembly in Black
River Falls. Pastor John Cowles will officiate a prayer service at 5:30 p.m.
The Torgerson’s Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, 715-284-4321.
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