Winfred Joshua “Josh” Menasco

Funeral servicees for Winfred Joshua “Josh” Menasco, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. June 25, 2022 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.

Winfred Joshua Menasco was born on Nov. 20, 1943, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of William “Bill” Joshua Menasco and Lillie Mae (Jernigan) Menasco. Josh went to be with his Lord on June 21, 2022, at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mae Menasco, and two brothers: Justine Menasco and Ray Menasco.

Josh married Judy Kay Pitts on Dec. 14, 1963. Josh and Judy owned J&J Sales for 47 years in Paris, Texas, and Hugo. He was also an auctioneer for 20 of those years. His true passion in life, however, was telling others about Jesus. Josh served as associate pastor at Sawyer Full Gospel Church until his passing. He loved preaching the gospel, playing his guitar and singing in church. Josh will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Josh is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judy Menasco; two daughters: Charlotte McAnally and husband, Lisa Laster and husband; seven grandchildren: Kristen Nichols and husband, Joseph Norcross, Briana Grindstaff and husband, Michael Laster and fiance, Jovanie Laster, Jonathan Laster and Gracie Laster; two great-grandchildren and two sisters: Norma Fuller and Betty Streeter, along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.

Interment followed the service at Sawyer Cemetery, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.