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Joel Pelton Obituary

The Service of Remembrance for Mr. Joel Cameron Pelton, age 21 of Inverness, Florida, will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 22 at Calvary Church (2728 East Harley St, Inverness, FL). He was born April 14, 1997 in Crystal River, son of Suzette Yvonne Steffer and Jay Carl Pelton. Mr. Pelton died Friday, December 14, 2018 in Lecanto. He was a 2015 graduate of Crystal River High School, where he was an accomplished member of the Wrestling team and Weight Lifting team.
Mr. Pelton is preceded in death by grandparents Jim Pelton, Nikki Lundberg, and Phillip Littell. Survivors include his parents, Jay Pelton (Kimberly) and Suzette Steffer (Scott), brother, Jacob Pelton, grandmother, Dianne Littell, step-brothers, Matthew Sundquist and Tyler Sundquist, step-sisters Naomi Steffer and Leah Steffer, aunts Vikki Breen (Mark) and Eileen Jenkin, cousins Nick Breen (Nicole), Bekki Breen, Xander Jenkin, and Max Jenkin.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.HooperFuneral
Home.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Inverness Chapel of Hooper Funeral Homes and Crematory.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to the Citrus County Education Foundation for the Joel Pelton CRHS Wrestling Scholarship. Donations can be mailed to CCEF PO Box 2004 Inverness, FL 34451 or Visit Citruseducation.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Dec. 20, 2018.

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Karen Johnson

December 29, 2018

Suzette and Family,
So sorry for your loss. I remember when the boys were young and we all attended Gulf To Lake together. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Billy and Karen Johnson

madalynna maynard

December 21, 2018

i am very sorry about your loss

Bekah Cook

December 21, 2018

I remember that Joel and I used to hangout a lot at church and youth group. We looked out for each other and have been there for each other as well.

Bekah Cook

December 21, 2018

Joel and I grew up together at Gulf To Lake Church and he was one of my good friends. We went to group together. He was so funny, nice, sweet, loving, and caring. He always had people laughing and smiling no matter what. He was pretty fun to hangout with. I am going to miss him so much!!!

Jon and Missy Payne

December 20, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and praying for peace and comfort.

Andrew Martinez

December 20, 2018

It's crazy how we were talking about hitting the gym together soon just the other week.. you've taught me wrestling moves that I'll never forget, shown me places that I haven't seen . Miss you brother. You were loved by many people and always put a smile on everyone's face. Rest In Peace to a wrestling legend.....

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Tyler Weigeshoff

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Was just talking to you the day you died bro. I'll never forget the many times we shared together. I often wish i had a couple more hours to spend with ya. Rip buddy, your home now.

Love, Tyler Weigeshoff

Gary and Karen Breen

December 20, 2018

RIP, JOEL

Natalie Harness

December 20, 2018

My heart is hurting for family and friends. Joel was an adventurous and brave young man who brought many smiles to my face throughout time spent watching him growup in Sugarmill Woods. I am sending love and prayers daily for comfort through such a tragedy! God has a new angel but sure sad he was called home so young! All my love, Natalie Harness

Mai Harness

December 20, 2018

Words cannot express how sad I feel at the loss of a wonderful person like Joel. This tragedy effects so many, Joel was the kind of guy that always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. He was like a brother to me for my entire childhood, from playing with LEGO's, to manhunt nights, to soccer games and more. I never imagined this day would come. Though I cannot be at the service, I am sending all of my love, thoughts, and prayers to his family at this time. We will NEVER forget you Joel, your memory will live on with us all.

Nancy Huggins

December 20, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. I know he will be missed. Rest in peace.

Best Memories Ever. No words; prayers lifted

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December 20, 2018

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