Jeffrey Honaker

Jeffrey Honaker

Greeneville, TN

Jeffrey Claude Honaker, age 58, our precious brother and friend, left our lives and went to heaven on Friday, September 2, 2016, in Greeneville, TN. Jeff was born September 23, 1957, in Augsburg, Germany to Lt. Col. Keith and Wilma Honaker. Jeff was baptized in the Mormon church and sealed to his parents and family on July 23, 1963 in Salt Lake City, UT. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Lt. Col. Keith and Wilma Honaker; brother, Col. Errol K. "Buck" Honaker; and sister, Sandra Kay Rogers. He is survived by his brother, John Honaker; and sister, Cathy Morton. Jeff had an undiagnosed brain tumor which left him disabled. He became a resident of Greene Valley Developmental Center in 1967. He resided there for forty-three years until he moved to East Tennessee Homes, Meadowbrook, in 2010 where he remained until his death.

Jeff knew that his family loved him and that he was loved by all of his loyal caregivers. Jeff was a precious little boy brother and we are certain he is now with our savior, Jesus Christ, his Mom, Dad, Brother and Sister rejoicing in his heavenly perfection. He will be greatly missed by all of his loving friends and family, especially his roommates, Bucky, David and Donald. The family expresses a special thank you to his care providers for the 49 years of loving care. These extended family members were exceptional professionals both at Greene Valley and the East Tennessee Community Home on Meadowbrook Road. They loved Jeff as much as his family did.

Services will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37920, followed by a reception and celebration at his home, 855 Meadowbrook Rd., Afton, TN 37616. Thoughts and memories may be shared with the family at www.jeffersmortuary.com. Jeffers Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.