Little Joshua Heath Sandifer, age 5, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away tragically on January 8, 2025, alongside his beloved mother, Brittany Nicole Sandifer; grandmother, Brenda Carol Sandifer; and brothers, Jacob Thomas Lee Sandifer, Jr., and Legend Zion Sandifer.

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on November 19, 2019, Joshua was a spirited and joyful child with a deep love for life. He was a Pre-K student at Cohutta Elementary, where he cherished learning and especially enjoyed spending time with older classmates during aftercare. His radiant smile and infectious laughter lifted the spirits of all who knew him.

Joshua had a special bond with his father, Jacob Heath Sandifer, enjoying time together at Big D's flea market. As a big brother, he proudly embraced his role with love and care. His affectionate nature extended to his family, and his love for his mother, daddy, and brothers was boundless.

Preceded in death by his brother Michael Kane Sandifer and Grandfather James Bray,

Joshua leaves behind a loving family who will cherish his memory forever. He is survived by his father, Jacob Heath Sandifer of Cohutta, GA; grandparents Shannon and James Sanders of Dalton, GA, Michael and Tracy Jones of Ellijay, GA, and Jack and Kelly Bray of Chatsworth, GA; great-grandparents Vessie and Bob Siburkis of Resaca, GA, and Janice Sanders of Chatsworth, GA; great-great-grandmother Helen Layzodgudde of Resaca, GA; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles,  Melissa Goswick, David Siburkis, Uncle Vamp, Ronald Tavares, Phillip Tavares, Crystal and Cliff Workman, Heather and Bobby Crowley, Cami Doom, and Sam Bray; cousins, Sadie, Samuel and Sophie Sandifer and many extended family members who will forever hold his memory close to their hearts.

A celebration of Joshua's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Ponders Melrose Chapel with Reverend John Ledford and Reverend Scott Byess officiating. Joshua will be laid to rest at Ponders Colonial Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, with his family and close friends serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at Ponders Melrose Chapel on Friday, January 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the service.

Joshua's memory will live on through the joy, laughter, and love he brought into the world. He will be forever missed and always cherished.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA, 30721. For more information, please visit www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org.