of Vilonia,
September 17, 1991 - April 27, 2014
Jeffrey R. Hunter, 22, son of Timothy Hunter and stepson of Victoria Champagne of Vilonia passed away Sunday April 27th. Jeffrey was a senior at UCA and worked part time at Fred's in Vilonia. He is also survived by his mother, Regina Elizabeth Wood of Beebe and his sisters, Anna Hunter of Conway and Amanda Lee of Vilonia.
Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday May 3, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501) 327-7727, with burial following at Cypress Valley Cemetery. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Please accept my sincere condolences. May it comfort you to know that "The Most High God" resurrected humans on Earth before and He assures us He will do so again in the near future. (Psalms 83:18,Acts24:15)
I didn't know Jeff but his story has touched my heart
So deeply....
I know you will all be greeted by his smile
Again one day....May The Lord comfort you
And heal your broken hearts <3
God Bless you Jeff RIP
jeffrey's final message is etched in the world's heart for all time. God's healing is prayed for family and friends of this precious young man as we all cling to his divine example of love and grace.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to his family, he was always kind, thoughtful and very helpful. He took great pride in his job and it always showed. He will be greatly missed by us.
Regina: I saw copies of the text messages between you and your son, Jeffrey. My heart is broken for you. As I type this message, I'm sitting here with my 2 sons who are 22 years old.
The fact that he spent his last moments on Earth letting you know he was going and that he loves you...is priceless.
Remember the first time you saw his beautiful face the day he was born? When you see him again, you'll get to hold him, hug him and never be separated again.
Matthew 6: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Although we have never met I am sending my sincere heart felt prayers. Keep the cards etc in a safe place. One day you will be able to read them and find comfort. It does take time. I lost my son too. God Bless
I learned about your son Jeffrey from my son. He came home from school today and told me the story of Jeffrey's texts to you. As tears rolled down my face I searched your story on the internet. My son came in and said, "Doesn't that just stink, MaMa?" My thoughts and numerous prayers have been said for you and your family. I've learned you had a wonderful son from just what I have read about him. I can not even begin to imagine your pain, as mine is deep from just hearing about you. May God Bless you in the days, weeks and years to come. God needed another angel and Jeffrey was that angel. My thoughts are with you.
I just wanted to tell you how deeply sorry I am about the loss of your son. I only learned about it from seeing it on Facebook through the Arkanas news channel. I can not imagine how much pain you are in. I am a mother of two and I know how deep a mothers love runs.
Your son had a great love for you and it showed by his texts. I pray you can find comfort in that.
I am a Christian & a mother and I wanted to let you know that I love you, & your are in my prayers.
Love in Christ,
Mrs. Helton- Va.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't know your son but as a Mother I can feel your pain.
Thoughts and prayers for your family during this difficult time.
Though miles and miles away and never meeting ....my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss.
Remember Jeff's laughs, his stories and his smiles. It may seem like you will never recover from your loss, yet these very memories may lessen the pain and bring back the smiles. I'm sure he would want that.
God bless you Jeff and your family and friends.
Sincerely, CP
Thank you for being you! I thought I was special because you were so nice to me when I came in to Fred's to shop. You even knew that I needed dog food 90% of the time I came in. What is so amazing is that I was not the only special one...everyone that knew you said the same thing about you....that you treated them with such kindness. Thank you for making us all feel special.
I am truly sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My heart breaks for the community and Jeff's family. I don't know any of them personally but when I shopped at Fred's, Jeff treated me like family. I have to use a handicap shopping cart and he was always so good to me, insisting on hand carrying my bags to my car. I don't get that hospitality often at other stores but he made sure he excelled at customer service. I will miss being treated like a queen. RIP, sweet Jeff. I will keep your family and friends in my prayers.
Although we didn't know you personally we felt like we did. Every time we went into Fred's you greeted us with that sweet smile. You always made everyone feel welcome and were so upbeat. Prayers for your family at this difficult time. You will be missed.
Vicki and family, We are praying for you. We pray you are filled with great memories of him. Bless you all! Brandie Breze & family.
Our prayers go out for the family.
Jeff was the voice of Fred's!! I don't even think he realized how many people he touched on a daily.
Jeff worked til 1:00 that Sunday... I was the manager on duty that night & as soon as the sirens went off Jeff called me, "Kristin, do u know the proper procedure for a tornado?" he said. I was like "No Jeff I don't! What do I do?" Then he quickly yet thoroughly informed me exactly what to do!! That's Jeff!! The BeST!!!
We did not know Jeffery on a personal basis, but every Sunday we would go by Fred's after church, he was always smiling and talking with us. I have cried and cried over this, right along with the family. I am so very sorry that this has happened. Please accept mine and my husband's condolences for the loss of your son/brother. It is truly a loss to the world and the community. Praying for you.
Tim * Vickie * Anna * Amanda *
I'm so sorry for your loss our prayers and thought's are with you at this time , Jeffery was a great young man and a great person he will be dearly missed and Loved by so so many it was great knowing Jeffery of 20 years watching him grow from a little boy to a Great young man , Jeffery and Bradley worked together at Fred's and it was always a blast with them together just like when they were little . R.I.P. Our dear Friend Jeffery Ryan Hunter until we all meet again We love you and miss you our friend <3<3<3 We will Cherish you our Special Angel ... Love : Shelia * Dwight * Bradley * Kesha * DeVoss
"Welcome to Fred's", brought a smile to my face no matter how I was feeling that day. You always took the time to greet an talk with each person like you knew them forever. This is why our Town loved you so much & you will be missed by all, but will remain in our hearts forever because you left your mark here on earth an I am thankful for making me smile. Enjoy your new life in peace an watch over us now. Prayers to your family an God bless for raising such a wonderful person.
I knew him through his being a friend of my daughter's. He was always kind and respectful toward my husband and I. My prayers go to his parents, sisters, and other family members at this time. Everyone who knew Jeff at all will miss his spirit.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeff's family. He will be greatly missed.
Rip my friend! Watch over your sister and your niece you are their angel in heaven! Going to miss you at freds you were the nicest person I have every met not afraid to help anyone that needs it. Rip!
He was a wonderful soul. We love you and pray for your healing. Love the Mossalli and Sparks Family.
Will miss chatting with you at checkout.
Very friendly and nice.
Rip jeff
I will miss seeing your smile and hearing your jokes when I come into Fred's! You were always so upbeat and fun to chat with and I know you will be missed by everyone that came into contact with you! Your Mother and Father did an amazing job raising you and I truly wish there were more people in this world with your positive outlook and sweet spirit! I will never forget you bud and Thank GOD for allowing me to know you for the short time I was blessed with knowing you! Rest in Paradise my friend!
You were always such a nice person When we entered Fred's... Such a smile , a word to make you smile... Such a short life but you touched so many people. You will definitely be missed... RIP ....
He was ALWAYS super sweet and soo mannered every time I went in store... He was such an upbeat guy who you could tell had great upbringing.... My heart goes out to his mom because she was last to hv contact with and to hear the noise but nit able to help...I pray for his mom and family as they go through this heartbreaking loss of their loved one...
It just dznt seem fair.... Much prayers for all his family
Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Jeffrey. My heart is with the family. May memories of Jeffrey and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
Tim and family, I'm very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless!
JEFFERY WAS A GREAT PERSON. YOU ALWAYS LEFT FREDS WITH A SMILE ON YOUR FACE WHEN HE WAS THERE. HE WILL MISSED BY SO MANY. HE IS WELCOMING EVERY ONE TO HEAVEN NOW NOT TO FREDS WITH HIS GREAT SMILE HE TOUCHED MY HEART SO DEEP.
Vicki & Tim, so Sorry for your loss, both material & especially for this precious life of your son. I pray healing & somehow, peace, that will only come from God, to touch your lives as you go on. I love you Vicki, hope you all get well very soon....
**Rest in Peace**
I will miss seeing him when I go into Fred's! May peace be with the family during this time!
SWEET SOUL,WILL BE MISSED
Tim & Vicki,
You are my Exchange (AAFES) family. I wish you both happy memories of Jeffrey and may all those memories make you smile.
May God hold you in the palm of His hands and give you strength.
Love and prayers,
Judy Olivo & Family
You were such a nice person & you were never afraid to be yourself, regardless of what any other person would think.
My thoughts & prayers are with your family. I will never forget hanging out with you at school & laughing about random things. You are greatly missed!
Did not know him, but did know his mom. Sorry about you loss and we will be thinking of you as you recover from your heart break and you health. Our prayers are with you and your family. Hope you have a quick recovery and rejoing the Exchange family.
Scott & Penny Watkins
Jeffrey was always so sweet, friendly and nice when I shopped at Fred's. He was a well mannered young man. He will be missed. My thoughts go out to his family.
I didn't know Jeff personally, but as a frequent visitor to Fred's, I would like to check out with him... he was so friendly and helpful. A real asset to the Fred's store... I know he will be greatly missed, and my prayers are with the family.... I am so very sorry---
praying for family
I didnt know his name til now. But he was the most Friendly, upbeat guy.Always made me smile as i walked in Freds- He will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure you will hear this many times, but Jeffery was a sweet positive person. I always looked forward to seeing him in Freds. He use to show off his foreign language to my 11 year old daughter and she really got a kick out of that. He will be greatly missed, I am praying for your family
We didn't know you son, but he was certainly respected by the people in his life. We have lost two sons in past years and we want to encourage you. God can comfort you even as you question your loss. Also know that though the pain of loss never stops, as times pass you will be able to think more on the good times with Jeffrey and less about the loss.
May your friends always remember Jeffrey with you and never hesitate to talk of him with you..
Jeffery was always so friendly when I went into Fred's. I always felt a little better and uplifted after talking to him there. He was such a positive upbeat guy and will be missed greatly.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn't know jeff but my son Brady did. My heart is full of sadness that you have suffered such a tragic loss. Love and prayers for all.
So very sorry for your loss.
Jeff was truly a special soul in this world. As I am sure you can see from many of the comments he became the kind young man behind a cash register that an entire town fell in love with. I am so sorry for your loss and so grateful to have gotten to know him.
Prayers for your family. I can just see him up in heaven saying "welcome to heaven", just like he greeted everyone coming into freds! He will be missed!
What a polite and friendly young man! All too often these days you come across people in their jobs that are unhappy to be there and Jeff never came across this way! Everytime I went to Fred's he acted as if we had known each other for ages. He seemed to never meet a stranger and our town is gonna miss his friendly greetings!!! Praying for your family !
Jeff, going into freds today knowing you weren't going to be there was a very hard thing to do! I know you are in a very special place. You were a very special person and made all of your customers visits a pleasant experience. Always smiling, always a friendly word. Never to busy to help someone. You will be greatly missed by us all.
The Hunter kids are all so special. I got to know them as they grew up my kids. Jeff was always a very fun person. Goofy and as Amanda said weird, which is a good thing.
Even though we are far apart I will always remember him.
so sorry for your loss .you will be greatly missed
so sorry for your loss .you will be greatly missed
Tim and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Tim in the Arkansas Air National Guard and if Jeffrey was anything like his dad he had to be an amazing young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
I didn't know Jeff personally other than seeing his smiling face and conversations we had at Fred's. He was always helpful and being a small town he knew so many just by working there. He will certainly be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers to his family in this difficult time.
Sweet Amanda, and Dearest Anna,
My heart crumbles for the pain and agony you two are experiencing as well as you're whole family. I could never imagine loosing a sibling in this manner, nor to loose a sibling at all. The love you all shared will always live on through each other. I remember my Sr. Year in band and Jeff was in my section and being one of the section leaders; I remember the drive that Jeff had and the constant push to be better today, but to always keep everyone's day good. Of course like you said in his own weird kind of way. He was an absolute hoot to be around and he and i shared a few deep-rooted conversations, probably knowing me on the weirdest of topics. Jeff loved you two more than anything in the world other than his beautiful niece Maddie! Just remember he's always here for you guys in your hearts and in your memories he will always be there.
I love you two so much,
Love Molly Pratt-Coran
United in Love!
Jeff it's hard to believe that you are gone the class of 2010 will never forget you rest in peace friend
Dear Anna and Family,
There are no words or gestures that can take away the pain you are experiencing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts.
Jeff was a very kind and friendly young man. He was always so helpful and polite to everyone who came into Fred's. I will not ever walk in there again without thinking of him and missing his warm greeting. Jeff was one of those rare individuals who just wanted to make everyone's day better. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God wrap you in peace and give you strength for the coming days. In Christ, The Steve Gunter Family
I will always remember Jeffrey as a friendly and helpful young man. I first met him when he was in the youth group with my son at Vilonia United Methodist Church. I also enjoyed visiting with him at Fred's. My prayers for healing go out to the family.
Our prayers are with at this difficult time
I got accquainted with Jeffrey through First Security Bank and he was a wonderful person. So sorry for your loss
Anna I'm so very sorry for the loss of your brother. You and your family remain in my prayers.
so very sorry for your loss. Jeff was a very kind and caring young man. Going to Freds will not be the same for me and my daughter- he was always so nice to us.
Hey was a good friend, nice guy to be around and was very sweet at his job and helpful! You will be greatly missed.
Please know that you are in my prayers. Jeff was a wonderful young man and will be truly missed.
Sorry for your loss. Jeffery was a friendly boy. He will be missed. Shopping at Freds will not be the same. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Jenny Gidluck
Vilonia Resident
Jeffrey u were the sweetest at freds. I always got greeted as I came n the door.u always sweet 2 my children.I am gonna miss that smile and frfriendly hello. U arent here with us n person but I believe ur soul is n a special place. U r an Angel now!!!!!
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
So sorry for your lost. We'll keep you guys in our prayers.
Jeffrey is the sweetest guy. Im really going to miss seeing and talking to him at the store. His family are in my prayers.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to each of you . Jeff was a wonderful young man and will be greatly missed.
Jennifer and Peyton Roushia