October 21, 2000 – May 9, 2019
Valdese, North Carolina
Joshua Matthew Deal, 18, of Valdese passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident. Joshua was born August 21, 2000 in Burke County to Laura Hurst Deal. He was a student at Appalachian State University. Joshua was also a member of Crosslink Church. Survivors include, his mother, Laura Hurst Deal of the home; brother, James Deal and wife Hailey of Valdese, sister, Jenna Deal of Valdese; grandparents, C.J. and Rita…