John Leamon “Snooter” Jewell, Jr., 67, Edmonton, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his residence. A native of Hart County, he was the son of the late John Leamon Jewell, Sr. and Mary Kathleen Karnes Jewell.
Snooter was a handyman who enjoyed trading; whether it be guns, knives, or whatever. He greatly enjoyed playing cards and pool and making people happy. He had been a resident of Shuffett’s Adult Day Care for the past 20 years and had attended Hiseville Christian Church with his sister.
Survivors include two sisters: Carolyn Matthews of Glasgow and Elaine Harbison (Stanley) of Randolph; one brother C. Dennis Jewell of Hiseville; four nephews: Mark Matthews (Becky), Clint Harbison (Kim), Terry Jewell, and Travis Jewell (Erica); three nieces: Melissa Russell (Mark), Melanie Moon (Casey), and Cynthia Shive (Randall); ten great-nieces and nephews; three great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Hiseville Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
