Joshua Naymon Rice was born April 1, 2005, to Montez C. Tatum and Sharon Denise Rice Joshua went home to be with the lord on April 4th 2025

Joshua was active in many activities throughout his life; wrestling, poetry, and was a self-made comedian that brought joy and laughter to all who knew him throughout his life. He was someone who joked all day, and the life of the party during family reunions and get togethers.

Joshua pre-ceased in death by his father Montez C. Tatum. He leaves behind to cherish fond memories, his mother Sharon Rice, his sister Natoya Heyward, Talar Tatum, his brothers Jadon Wells, Isaiah and Nathaniel Tatum, and Cleavon Tatum. His fiancé Damia Water (Rice) and expected daughter Tiana Lynae Rice of Norfolk VA and a host of grandparents,  uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.