John Hayhurst Sr.
August 3, 1949 - November 18, 2019
John Kannedy Hayhurst, Sr., 70, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 in Jacksboro, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 3, 1949 in Bowie, Texas to John Benton and Francis (Baxter) Hayhurst. John married Joanna Rhodes on February 18, 1969. Together, they raised five children: Anita Jo, John Kannedy, Jr., Bentonia Rachelle “Shelley,” Benton Ira “Duck,” and Jeremiah Bli. John served in the United States Navy from 1969-1970 during the Vietnam War and later owned a tree trimming business. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Barbara Hayhurst, brother John Benton Jr., and daughter Anita Jo Hayhurst. John is survived by his wife Joanna of Jacksboro, Texas; son John Kannedy Hayhurst, Jr. and wife Julie of Bryson, Texas; daughter Bentonia Rachelle “Shelley” Sewell and husband, Bryson, of Jacksboro, Texas; son Benton Ira “Duck” Hayhurst and wife, Rosie, of Jacksboro, Texas; son Jeremiah Bli Hayhurst and wife, Melisa, of Jacksboro, Texas; brother Mark Hayhurst of Jacksboro, Texas; brother Jack Hayhurst and wife, Pam, of Lake Arrowhead, Texas; sister Bennie Pickett of Bowie, Texas; sister Joyce Boone and husband, Keith, of Jacksboro, Texas; nine grandchildren (John Kannedy, III “Trey,” Alec, Kannedy, Jennifer, Jessica, Maggie, John Bryson, Liam, and Trenton), 1 great-grandchild (Henry) and many other extended family members. The family wishes to invite family and friends of John to a Celebration of Life memorial at Painted Lakes Venue on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 2 PM located at: 1157 FM 1191 S Bryson, Texas 76427 For information about the memorial, please contact Shelley Sewell: Email: [email protected] Via Text Message: (940) 567-1890
John Kannedy Hayhurst, Sr., 70, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 in Jacksboro, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 3, 1949 in Bowie, Texas to John Benton and Francis (Baxter) Hayhurst. John married Joanna Rhodes on February... View Obituary & Service Information