Joshua Hutton
Joshua C. Hutton, 48, of Charleston, WV passed away on July 1, 2025.
Josh was born in Morgantown, WV on September 10, 1976, and grew up in Charleston, WV. He graduated from George Washington High School in 1994, where he excelled in the classroom and on the soccer field. He went to undergraduate school at WVU and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. His fraternity brothers became lifelong friends, and he treasured their friendship. He was an avid Mountaineer fan and cheered the Mounties on during every sporting event he could. He attended WVU College of Law and graduated in 2002. Josh’s sense of adventure led him to California, where he practiced law for over 20 years and recently opened his own law firm, Liu Hutton in Long Beach, CA.
Josh’s bright spirit brought laughter & joy to all those around him. He was strong, athletic, funny and handsome. His presence would electrify any room. He was a great friend to all and will be deeply missed by family, friends, colleagues and pups.
Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold C. Warman and Doris L. Warman of Uniontown, PA and Donald M. Hutton and E. Louise Neely Hutton of Clarksburg, WV.
Josh is survived by his mother Barbara “Jean” Warman (Thomas B. Epps), father John P. Hutton, brother Shane A. Hutton and partner Nedrudee Liu.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memories of Josh may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary.
Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the Arrangements.
I am so, so sorry for your loss of Josh. My heart is aching for you John, for you Jeanie, and for Shane. I can’t imagine the grief you’re feeling. Words seem so inadequate at a time like this but words are all we have right now.
Sending love and prayers for comfort and healing.
Sending my deepest condolences to John, Jeanie, and Shane for the loss of your precious Josh. Covering your family w/ prayers to help you through this extremely difficult time.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
To all who knew and loved Josh,
There are no words that can truly express the sorrow I feel for each of you. I can’t begin to imagine the pain you’ve endured. Know that many hearts are with you right now, holding space for your sorrow and remembering Josh’s life.
May you find moments of peace in your memories of him, and strength in the love and support of those around you.
With all my sympathy,
Ashley Russell
I pray for all of you, though I only know John. I once emailed Josh, when John was going to be in Ohio because I was not sure if his family would be able to come and support him or knew how proud he was of his sons, and how much he loves his brother. Josh, was extremely kind and emailed me back, easing any anxiety I had that John would be facing his battle alone.
My heart has torn and full of empathy, crying with grief for the loss of a son, a brother, a nephew, a parter, a friend, a precious child of God since I heard of his dislocation. I’ve prayed for all of you. I know this, Josh was always Gods child, those that had him in their lives were blessed by God with him. God is infinite. Love is infinite. God is love. God lives withins us, therefore the love we share the very essence of our lives is infinite. God may have called Josh home, back to the love from that he came, but he lives on in the loving memories, conversations, pictures, and the love legacy he created while he was here.
May God comfort you all as only he can. I am deeply saddened for your loss. It is one that has been pulled on my heartstrings and I simply can’t imagine how each of you are. God is close to those that mourn, this Gospel is with you as you face this new chapter of your lives.
With the utmost respect and deepest condolences,
Kae
John, Jeanie, and Shane we share our deepest condolences in the tragic loss of Josh. Praying that each of you find peace and comfort with those close to you and cherish ing the everlasting memories of Josh. We are so sorry.
We just heard honey. We’re so very sorry.
Jeanie, Tom, and Shane,
Not a day goes by that I don’t hold you in my prayers. Although I am not physically able to, please know I am wrapping you in my arms with love and sorrow. I am hoping that with each day, your pain will ease some. It will always be there, but Josh would want you all to be the happy, wonderful people you are. Love you all.
Mary Agnes Kern
Losing Josh is impossible to understand. John, I remember how very proud and loving you were. He will rest in peace. And I pray that you will find peace.