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1967 - 2022
 John “Jay” Edward Eckhart Jr., 55 of Hurricane, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born June 6, 1967, in Parkersburg, WV to John E. and Shirley Eckhart. Jay was a loving, dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hurricane and in the choir of both his church and the Hurricane Civic Chorus. He had a passion for cooking, singing, and traveling. Jay also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was a state employee for nearly 20 years at various state agencies and held his current position as the fiscal officer for the West Virginia Senate for over seven years. In addition to his parents, those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife Robin Shelton Eckhart; children John (Meagan) Eckhart of Oklahoma, Madelyne Eckhart of Oklahoma, Kayelin Ryder of Huntington, and Brandon Eckhart of Hurricane; grandchildren K. Cason Eckhart, Jacob “JW” Eckhart, and Parker June Eckhart of Oklahoma; brothers Jeff (Natalie) Eckhart of Colorado and Jeremy (Michelle) Eckhart of North Carolina; brothers-in-law Craig Shelton of Ona and Stephen Shelton of Milton; nephews Derek and Wyatt Eckhart of Colorado; and nieces Cameron and Morgan Eckhart of North Carolina. There will be a funeral service at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Hurricane. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Private entombment to follow at Forest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Hurricane, Hurricane Civic Chorus, or Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Ben and Judy Roebuck
Sunday December 18, 2022 at
11:59 AM
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So very sorry to hear about Jay's passing. He was prayed for daily for healing and praise for his witness for Christ. So young to be called Home. Jay will be missed!
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Tom Grant
Saturday December 17, 2022 at
7:31 PM
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Echart family, Lisa and I want you to know that we are sorry to hear about Jays passing and you are in our prayers at this difficult time. Tom and Lisa Grant,Grand CentralChurch of christ
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Mike Price
Saturday December 17, 2022 at
5:34 PM
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With deepest sympathies and condolences. Mike Price
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MaryAnn Price
Saturday December 17, 2022 at
11:51 AM
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No matter what was going on in Jay's life, he always brought sunshine into the lives of those working in the WV Senate. Jay was a rare individual. He will be tremendously missed and fondly remembered.
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Beth Kimble
Ukwildcatmom201@gmail.com
Saturday December 17, 2022 at
8:06 AM
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Robin and Family, I’m so sorry to read about Jay. Both of you were always very pleasant to work with at WVHCA. When I was still working at the Capitol complex and would see him, he always had time to stop and talk. Prayers to you and your family at this time.
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Elisabeth Skolny
hurricanecivicchorus@gmail.com
Friday December 16, 2022 at
1:14 PM
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The prayers of all of us in the Hurricane Civic Chorus are with Jay’s family at this time. His beautiful soul will be missed by all of us.
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Martha Layman
wvlayman@gmail.com
Friday December 16, 2022 at
5:36 AM
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A huge hole has been left in our choir since our Lord took Jay home. His testimony in word and song during his illness has been an inspiration to all of us. May God wrap his arms tightly around you as you move forward in the days to come.
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Greg Gault
Friday December 16, 2022 at
2:05 AM
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jay. He is such a huge part of my childhood memories growing up on 20th street. I couldn’t have asked for a better friend.
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Dennie & Marcia Craddock
Thursday December 15, 2022 at
1:44 PM
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We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around you in this time of need.
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