Joshua Seth Dorner, 43, of Kennesaw, GA, beloved son of Donna and Ralph Dorner, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2024. Born on January 22, 1981, in Columbia, SC, he is survived by his two children Ryder Joseph, 10, and Lily Marianne, eight. Also surviving are his parents, Ralph and Donna of Kennesaw, GA; brother, Samuel David Dorner (Kinsy); niece, Graycee Lynn Dorner; nephew, Brady Windham Dorner all of Central Point, OR; grandfather, Franklin Delano (Gabby) Windham of Columbia, SC; uncle, Franklin Delano (Bubba) Windham Jr. (Susan) of Columbia, SC; aunts, Tracy Windham Corn (Randy) of Blythewood, SC, and Bridgette Windham Branson (Ray) of Columbia, SC. Joshua had many cousins and extended aunts & uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth Smith Windham.

After graduating North Cobb High School, Josh attended Kennesaw State University in pursuit of a degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography. He began his military career in the Georgia Air National Guard before transferring to the Georgia Army National Guard. His last assignment was serving with the Georgia Army National Guard Joint Force Headquarters as a Geospatial Engineer. Josh earned many military awards, including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Expeditionary Service Ribbon.

Joshua was a jack of many trades from general construction to electrical wiring installations; some of the things he enjoyed building were 2 story storage sheds, home additions and backyard decks. He loved sports in general and played many sports from Little League through High School. Josh was an avid fan of the USC Gamecocks, Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons. He was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, camping, and being on the water (lakes, rivers and ocean).

Joshua filled our lives with love. We all grieve his loss and miss him every day. We are strengthened knowing he now walks with God's angels.

The memorial service for Joshua will be held at 2 o'clock August 17th at Rehoboth Church, 6911 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who are able, please donate to Rehoboth Church or the American Heart Association, 190 Knox Abbott Dr # 301, Cayce, SC 29033.

Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.