OAKLAND - Jeffrey Alan Hosea, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville. He was surrounded by close family and friends.
Jeff was born in Waterville on Dec. 8, 1964, the son of Lowell and Harriet (Sawtelle) Hosea. He attended Clinton Elementary and Tapley School through the 6th grade, and graduated from Temple Academy in 1983. He earned his Associate's degree in automotive technology from Eastern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in 1986.
Jeff was a successful and thriving auto technician at Nault's Honda in Manchester, N.H., during which he met his future wife. He continued his career at Paul Blouin's Honda in Augusta before transitioning to his current employer, Central Maine Toyota in Waterville. He strived for excellency in all he did, which was shown through his Master Technician Certification and Automotive Service Excellence awards, among many other performance awards. Jeff was a man of God, and attended Faith Evangelical Free Church and Kennebec Valley Baptist Church.
For many years Jeff's hobbies included cycling, hiking, camping, eating, and enjoying quality time with friends and family. He was known for big spreads at barbecues, lobster bakes, fireworks displays on the 4th, and his weekend breakfast buffets. His relationships with others were known to be long lasting and full of humor, honesty, integrity, and love. His friends and family would describe him as kind, honest, respectful, forgiving, hardworking, and loving. On June 12, 1993, Jeff married Angela Buice at Calvary Temple Chapel, which his father had helped build.
He was predeceased by his father, Lowell Hosea; his paternal grandfather, Frank Hosea, and his maternal grandfather, Arthur Sawtelle.
He is survived by his mother, Harriet Hosea; his wife, Angela Hosea; his two children, Jessica and Travis Hosea; his siblings, Julie Gee, Lowell Hosea Jr., Tim Hosea, and Dennis Hosea; his nieces and nephews, Paul Gee, Heather Mclewin, Joshua Hosea, Christopher Hosea, Susan Brown, Megan Roy, Shannon Williford, Kayla Hosea, Dawna Sargent, and Debbie Sheridan; his best friend, Perry Sanborn and family; his second son, Daniel Turner; his Central Maine Motors family; and his biking and hiking partners, Micah Mills and Hannah Whitaker.
Visiting hours will take place at Wheeler Funeral Home located at 26 Church St., Oakland, on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, from 5 - 8 p.m. A celebration of his life will follow later in the spring.
The family would like to thank the Emergency Department staff at Northern Light Inland Hospital, the entire Central Maine Motors family, and extend gratitude for the love and support at the loss of our loved one.
An online guestbook may be signed, and memories shared at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers-Wheeler Funeral & Cremation Care, 26 Church St., Oakland.
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To the family of Jeff Hosea
Our hearts go out to you in the untimely loss of Jeff. We pray that God will comfort you and strengthen you during this difficult time. With sincere sympathy, Harland and Shirley Bragg
Harland and Shirley Bragg
January 14, 2019
Jeff was a very serious person and always put his wife Angela and his chlidren Jessica and Travis first. He was so proud of his children he would talk about their accomplishments with such warmth. I am sure he will be sorely missed.
Franklin Bouchard
January 11, 2019
Jean LAFreniere
January 10, 2019
Sincere condolences to the entire family.
Michael Denis
January 10, 2019
great guy and he will be missed by all
Eric Beckim
January 9, 2019
My sincere sympathies to Julie Gee and the entire Hosea family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Claire Leclair
January 9, 2019
Kellie Foye
January 9, 2019
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