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.