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Jay Bunt Obituary
Jay Steven Bunt, 43, went home to be with our Lord and Savior while surrounded by family and friends on November 10, 2009, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born December 15, 1965, in Longview to Jerry and Janice Bunt.
Services for Jay will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2009, at Rader Funeral Home in Longview, followed by interment in Noonday Cemetery in Hallsville.
Jay graduated from Pine Tree High School in 1984, where he played defense on the inaugural Pine Tree soccer team. He furthered his education by attending and graduating from SFA in 1991 with a degree in Advertising and Communications. He was last employed with KSA Engineering in Longview. Jay was also a member of Pine Tree Church of Christ.
Jay loved sports and was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers. He was also a collector of many things! He loved coins, old cars, movies and music. He enjoyed camping, fishing and being outdoors. But most of all, he loved being with his family, and hanging out with good friends.
Jay had a smile that was warm and would light up any room, you always knew Jay was around, because there were stories, laughter and joy. Jay touched many lives during his short time on earth and will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, Jerry and Janice Bunt of Longview, Jay is also survived by his grandmother, Gladys Atteberry of Carrollton; his brothers and their wives, Jeff and Debra Bunt of Gladewater, and Jody and Janell Bunt of Carrollton; nieces and nephews, Alex and Addison Bunt of Carrollton, Danny Cater of Gladewater, and Jennifer Cater of Tyler; his aunts, Jeanette Jones of Hallsville, Lana Kline and her husband Morris of Humble, and Joanne Grimm and her husband Charles of Whitney; great-nieces, Katie and Lyndzie Reed of Tyler; and numerous cousins. Jay is also survived by his dog, Rudy and devoted friend, Sandra Turner.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Caring & Sharing Ministries c/o Pine Tree Church of Christ, 3221 Dundee Rd., Longview, Texas 75604 or MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
Radonna Nix-Cannon
November 13, 2009
To the Bunt family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't image what you must be going through. Please know you are all in our prayers.
Terry & Sandra Bibb
November 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Donna Keller
November 13, 2009
Janice and Jerry, Jeff, and Jody,
My love and prayers are with you. The Tompkins family loved Jay Bird!
Craig McCollum
November 12, 2009
Jeff and family, I'm really sorry to hear of Jay's passing. I know in time you will remember the many good times spent with your brother and son. I know the passing of Jeff has brought back many good memories to Aaron and I. The lasting memory is of Jay and Jeff as the true meaning of "BROTHERS".
God Bless
Craig McCollum
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Julie Ivy Rogers
November 12, 2009
Jay was a wonderful person. The memories of the times we spent together in Nac were some of the best of my life. He never failed to make me laugh. He was a true friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jay will be greatly missed.
November 12, 2009
What a loving tribute to Jay! We are praying for the entire Bunt family during such a difficult time. Quentin and Julie Woods
Dan & Brenda Wilson
November 12, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Teresa Everingham
November 12, 2009
Jay will be missed. He could light up any room with his smile. He provided so many with laughter which is one of the greatest gifts one invidual can give another. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
November 12, 2009
Jerry and Janice, Thinking of you during this time. Tommy & Ceretta (Bendra's sister) Daum, New Braunfels, TX
PENNY FULTON
November 12, 2009
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND I ENJOYED THE TIME WE HAD TOGETHER. YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
November 12, 2009
Janice, Jerry, Jeff, and Jody,
Please know that our hearts are broken, along with yours. You have our deepest sympathy and love at this sad time. We would love to be there with you.
Bendra and Sid Brown
Becky Thompson
November 12, 2009
Jerry and Janice, Our prayers are with you at this time. Words can not express the sorrow we feel for your loss. We know that you are being comforted by many friends, family members and our loving Heavenly Father. May His care be with you daily. Love, John and Becky Thompson
November 12, 2009
I was so sadden to hear the news of Jay passing. My throughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort through such a difficult time.
Lisa Lewis
Danny Day
November 12, 2009
May God's grace be with the family at this time. You will all be in our prayers.
Danny (Debra's brother) and Cindy Day
Burleson, Texas
Tammy Singleton-Howard
November 12, 2009
We will be praying for the Bunt family, I always loved Jay because of his smile and never was in a bad mood. He is a child of God and God wanted that smile with him. God bless you Jay and your no longer in pain....
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