Jerry Von Eubanks, age 67 of Johnsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, April 7, 2025, at his home. He was born April 7, 1958, in Monticello to the late Jerry Eubanks and Charlotte Taylor Eubanks.
In his younger years, Von was a tomato farmer for many years in the Possum Valley community before becoming a pipeline gas line inspector. He was a Baptist and attended Calvary Presbyterian Church in Johnsville. Von loved the outdoors where he was an avid turkey and deer hunter and fisherman. Cooking was one of his passions and he dearly loved eating and sharing his cooking with anybody. He was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Martin Bottom Hunting Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Eubanks.
Von had an infectious personality and was a people person who loved everyone. He had a quick wit and sense of humor that was beyond measure. Those that knew Von quickly recognized these characteristics and loved him back. He also had a huge heart and was a cheerful giver to his family and friends and, sometimes, even complete strangers. He loved going to pawn shops and haggling to get a good price. He also loved giving away what he bought. No one could tell a story, gobble like and call a turkey, catch a crappie, or make people laugh like Von Eubanks. Von won many state and national titles in turkey calling and owl hooting. A big buck was in trouble if Von ever got after it. He’d sometimes hunt all day to harvest his prize. People were drawn to Von with an unequaled love and compassion. He was true man of faith who always was there for his family and friends. However, Von's greatest love was his wife, children, grandchildren, and sister. They were his everything!
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Terri Ferrell Eubanks of Johnsville whom he married on September 3, 1982; a daughter, Taylor Eubanks of Los Angeles, Calif.; a son, Cole Eubanks (Kalie) of Farmerville, La.; three grandchildren, Ryder Nokes, Kennison Eubanks, and Holden Eubanks; a sister, Cindy Dearman (Chuck) of Monticello; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives that he loved.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Jacks and Rev. Robert Green officiating. There was a visitation Friday evening at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers were Cole Ferrell Eubanks, Donnie McKinney, Rob Green, Zane Ferrell, Andre Miller, John Wayne Slaughter, Shaun Harvey, Clay Lowry, Greg Stanley, Mark Stanley, Rusty Glennon, Buck Loveless, James Knowles, Clay Gibson, Robert Gibson, and Bryan Ferrell. Burial took place in the Valley Cemetery. You can sign Von's guestbook registry here on his page.
