Joshua Christopher Lale

Joshua Christopher Lale, age 42, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1983, in Irving, Texas to parents Sulali Lale Aifala Ena and Rhea Lale Howard Ena.

He was a loving and warm-hearted man who deeply loved and adored his family. His passions included football and golf, and he was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He was actively involved in his faith and faithfully served in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joshua proudly attended Texas Tech University on a football scholarship and later shared his love of the game as the beloved coach of Pine Grove Middle School. He was also a valued member of the group Beartaria. His kindness, dedication, and love for others left a lasting impact on all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Moana Noel Thomas.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 19 years, Tina Lale of Valdosta, GA; sons, Malach Thomas, Tristen Lale, Moses Thomas and Preston Lale; mother, Rhea Lale of Valdosta, GA; sisters, Michelle Richardson of Pulaski, VA, Abby Sterner (Chris) of Austin, TX, Betsy Howard (Stephen) of Dallas, TX; sisters and brothers in law, Raquel Sims (Nik) of Conyers, GA, Nancy Reyes (Kevin) of Nashville, GA, Rosa Mendoza (Dennis) of Valdosta, GA; brother and sister in law, Gabriel Reyes (America) of Lenox, GA and father and mother in law, Eddie and Myrtha Reyes of Lenox, GA and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and close friends.

Services will be held at 3:00PM on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Chapel of Music Funeral Services. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Lale family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta. In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to GoFundMe at Josh Lale GoFundMe.