Jeff Dennis Hunsaker

Jeffrey Dennis Hunsaker-age 64, born March 14, 1961, in Jenkins, Ky., to Ted and Patricia Hunsaker Sr. joined his heavenly Father Sunday, March 8, 2026. Preceded in death by his father, Ted Hunsaker, Sr.

Jeff and his brother, Teddy owned coal companies in Kentucky for several years until he relocated to Knoxville, where he owned and operated excavation companies. He was a "Big Blue Fan", particularly following Kentucky basketball. He also enjoyed fishing for bass and NASCAR racing. He was loved and will be missed by many family members, friends and associates.

He is survived by wife, Tonya Maynard Hunsaker; son, Jeffrey Hunsaker II (girlfriend Alexandria Makoutz); daughter, Emily (Benji) Harless; grandchildren, Abel, Axel, Ace, and Avie Harless; parents, Patricia (E.B.) Widener; brothers, Teddy (Sandy) Hunsaker Jr, David (Judy) Hunsaker; sister-in-law, Cindy (Randy) Toler. In addition to numerous nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends 11 AM to 1 PM Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Rocky Hill Baptist Church, Knoxville, with a celebration of life to follow at 1 PM Saturday. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Psalms 108: 1-3

1. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise even with my glory.

2. Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early,

3. I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people and I will sing

praises unto thee among the nations.