John L. “Snooter” Jewell, Jr.
John Leamon “Snooter” Jewell, Jr., 67, Edmonton, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his residence. A native of Hart County, he was the son of the late John Leamon Jewell, Sr. and Mary Kathleen Karnes Jewell.
Snooter was a handyman who enjoyed trading; whether it be guns, knives, or whatever. He greatly enjoyed playing cards and pool and making people happy. He had been a resident of Shuffett’s Adult Day Care for the past 20 years and had attended Hiseville Christian Church with his sister.
Survivors include two sisters: Carolyn Matthews of Glasgow and Elaine Harbison (Stanley) of Randolph; one brother C. Dennis Jewell of Hiseville; four nephews: Mark Matthews (Becky), Clint Harbison (Kim), Terry Jewell, and Travis Jewell (Erica); three nieces: Melissa Russell (Mark), Melanie Moon (Casey), and Cynthia Shive (Randall); ten great-nieces and nephews; three great-great nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to his caregivers: Judy (Ma) Coomer Melissa (Missy) Caffee, Beth Berry, Misty Young, Maggie Scott, Tonya Scott, and Sheila Mattingley, along with a special friend and neighbor Jimmy Eudy.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Hiseville Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Dennis sorry to hear of your brothers passing
John was my best friend my hero my rock John Jewell was a wonderful and loving sweet man and caring man he sure could make me smile when I was down and out I love you John Jewell until we meet again fly high
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Our sincere condolences on the loss of John. We considered it a privilege to care for him at the day care when we owned it.He was a special person who will be greatly missed by many.
My deepest sympathy…prayers and thoughts for the family.