My Great Uncle Joshua Wideman was born on July 17th, 1936 and passed away on October 25, 2006. Affectionately known as “Weenie” he is still remembered as a guiding force in our family whom we reflect on regularly. My memories of him always begin with a wide smile and hearty laugh. Uncle Josh had for children but if you ask my mom, Aunt and Uncles they’d agreed that he was like a father figure to them too.
My Uncle was a a lifetime resident of Huntington and when I tell you he was revered by so many residents from all ages, races and genders I wouldn’t be be giving him his true reach in the community. I remember going to my orthopedic surgeon and him asking me if I was related to Josh because he noticed in my medical records I was given the last name Wideman at birth. I also remember parking at a private beach and the owner of the lot came up to me to tell me I was illegally parked. He ended up letting me stay and extending an invitation for me to park anytime after finding out that Joshua Wideman his childhood friend was my uncle. That’s the type of guy he was. There weren’t many that disliked him.
Today as part of my version of Black History Month I honor my Great Uncle Joshua Wideman.
My Uncle was a a lifetime resident of Huntington and when I tell you he was revered by so many residents from all ages, races and genders I wouldn’t be be giving him his true reach in the community. I remember going to my orthopedic surgeon and him asking me if I was related to Josh because he noticed in my medical records I was given the last name Wideman at birth. I also remember parking at a private beach and the owner of the lot came up to me to tell me I was illegally parked. He ended up letting me stay and extending an invitation for me to park anytime after finding out that Joshua Wideman his childhood friend was my uncle. That’s the type of guy he was. There weren’t many that disliked him.
Today as part of my version of Black History Month I honor my Great Uncle Joshua Wideman.
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