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Jeffery John Sebesta
May 24, 1964 - October 29, 2015

Mr. Jeffery John Sebesta of Trumann, died Thursday, October 29th from injuries received in a train/automobile accident north of Trumann at the age of 51 years, 5 months and 5 days. Mr. Sebesta was born Sunday, May 24, 1964 in Michigan City, Ind., and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a fabricator for the Great Dane Corp. in Jonesboro and of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Sebesta was very involved in the community. His lifelong passion was the art and teaching of Taekwondo and was an instructor for many years. His hobbies included Taekwondo, being with family and playing bingo. Jeff was a very loving and caring person who loved his family with all his heart. He was a jokester and their was never a dull moment in his presence. He was loved and will be missed deeply by his family and friends. Mr. Sebesta is survived by his mother, Mary Yeakey Miller of Trumann; father, Thomas James Sebesta, Sr. of Bono; four brothers, Tommy Sebesta of Fayetteville, Ark., Timothy Sebesta of Bono, Ark., Carl Sebesta of Jonesboro and Stevie Sebesta of Missouri; two step-sisters, Paula Ayers and Pamela Lindner both of Waverly, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Buddy Moore officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home.

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  1. Joyce Perkins , says

    I am so sorry for your loss. In the bible we find hope and comfort. May the words in Job 14:14,15 give you hope in God's promise.

  2. Donna bell, Trumann says

    Jeff was a good guy I work with him at thomas and betts R.I.P. Jeff you will be missed

  3. Melissa Clark, Bono says

    I just have to say he was a great guy.I knew of him briefly last year at Tnb. I'm very sad to hear of his passing.He made me smile on my worst days.I'm very thankful I met him.Rip sir.

  4. Michael Cooksey, Jonesboro, Arkansas says

    We as a family are saddened that Jeff has left us for a time, but thankful that he is now with our Father in Glory. Jeff I thank you for being there for your half sister Tabatha Sefers and her 2 sweet boys Jaxson and Chad who thought you hung the moon. I guess you did Jeff, in there eyes.

  5. Donald Braden, Jonesboro, AR says

    Jeff was a blessing to our facility and a wonderful team member. His smile, helpful nature and pleasant demeanor will be greatly missed. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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