Joshua Mark Gelinas

February 26, 2024

Joshua Mark Gelinas, 48, of Charlotte, NC, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 26, 2024, from a pulmonary embolism. Josh was born on October 9, 1975, to Greg and Sharon Gelinas in Berwick, Pennsylvania.

Josh fostered a love of writing and language, receiving a Bachelor’s from UGA where he enjoyed a rich social life. He also received a Masters’s Degree from Northeastern University.

Josh was an award-winning journalist at The Augusta Chronicle. In this time, while writing a story, Josh met his future wife, Delia. Josh cherished opportunities to dive into the stories of the people and community around him. He eventually became South Carolina Bureau Chief at the paper. He also directed communications for the SC Department of Corrections, AT&T, and Coca-Cola Consolidated, where he was Vice President of Communications in Charlotte.

Josh was a 4.5 tennis player, avid golfer, and enjoyed surfing at Pawley’s Island. He had a quick wit and inquisitive spirit, and was a deeply passionate family man and father. Josh enjoyed fulfilling relationships with many communities in the city. He was deeply loved by his friends and neighbors. Josh was an active, enthusiastic member of Waypoint Church and was blessed to serve with his Waypoint brothers in Chimbote, Peru. He was a poignant listener, offering a thoughtful presence for those around him. Josh was deeply proud of Henry, Romera, and Archie and found so much joy and fulfillment in seeing them grow up. In his off time, Josh enjoyed giving back to the community through Let Me Run, First Tee, and tennis lessons for those in need.

Josh was predeceased by Zolly Gobal Tucker Jr, Mary Rose Tucker, Marcel Joseph Gelinas and Beverly Strubell Gelinas. He is survived by his wife Delia, daughter Romera, sons Henry and Archie, father and mother Greg and Sharon Gelinas, and brother and sister-in-law Patrick, Leah, and nephew Oliver Gelinas.

Josh’s life will be celebrated at the Belk Chapel at Queens University on Sunday, March 3, at 2:00pm. Opportunities to provide support to the family will be shared in the coming weeks. Please also share how Josh may have influenced or impacted your life at irememberjosh@gmail.com. 

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • K. Nicole Channell

    Sharon and Family, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your son, Josh. May God provide comfort and loving support to you all during this time of heartbreak.

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  • Phyllis Britt

    I met Josh when we were both reporters covering Aiken County Council. I always enjoyed talking with him and was sorry to see him leave the newspaper business. I then re-encountered him when I covered a SC execution, and he was with the SC Department of Corrections. Again, he was a helpful resource. My deepest condolences to his wife and kids. I pray that God’s peace surrounds you all as you begin life without him here. I know it’s not always easy, but a time will come when you can focus more on the joy he brought to this world and less on the pain of his absence. God bless all who loved and knew him.

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  • Adam & Terri smith

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family in such a difficult time. So sorry for your loss. ❤️?❤️

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  • The Loeffler Family

    We are a family that spent time with Josh on the sidelines of Charlotte Eagles. Our son, Keane played with Archie. We always remembered Josh as being such a laid back and caring friend and father. We have been praying for everyone in the Gelinas family and will continue to do so. We are saddened with this news and hope in the time to come, you will find peace.

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  • Lark Jones

    So sorry to hear of Josh’s untimely passing. Josh covered city politics for the Augusta Chronicle when I was an elected
    Official in North Augusta,S.C. Josh may have been single then. He was always friendly and very fair in his approach to his reporting.
    I dealt with many reporters over my 32 years in government, Josh was one of the best to deal with. From what I read in his obituary
    He made the best of his too short life. God bless his family .

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  • Mary Carolyn & Ron Thigpen

    Josh was part of our Youth Group at Wesley UMC when we worked with them. He was one of those kids so easy to be around, full of life, and dedicated to living a life that makes a difference. We are not surprised at all that he continued making a difference through Waypoint Church. Our love and prayers go to his family. Greg, Sharon, Patrick, his wife and children. We pray God to be with you as you walk through unimaginable days.
    Mary Carolyn and Aron Thigpen

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  • Retha Summers-Knight

    Josh always greeted everyone with a warm smile and engaged compassionately with us all at Coke Consolidated. He will be dearly missed. Wishing his family peace and solace during this very difficult time.

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  • Steve and Teresa Duckett

    We are thinking and praying for you all during this difficult time.
    Love and prayers, Steve and Teresa Duckett

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  • Shelley St.Clair

    I want to give my heartfelt condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am wishing you comfort and peace. Josh was a Great person to work with. He was always an attentive listener and would give support in comments that he made in appreciation of any effort to support him or his team at Cokeconsolidated. There are no words that can be used to express how he will truly be missed.

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  • Linda and Steve Antopolsky

    We didn't know Josh extremely well but my memories are of how proud Sharon and Greg are of the person that he had become from early childhood through adulthood, and the love they feel for him and his family.. There are no words that can be expressed to ease the sorrow of his loss that is now felt but they can know that they are in the thoughts and prayers of all.

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