J. B. Hunt’s life on this earth ended last Thursday and his memorial service was on Monday, which I had the privilege and honor to lead. The service was very special due to the elements included of music, testimony, and video. God used the message He gave me to share in many lives.

J. B. was a living legacy, not just for Arkansas, but all across the country and into some parts of the world. His life is such a great story of the grace and power of God. He was raised up with dreams and visions that resulted in J. B. Hunt Transport, a trucking firm which is personified by its trucks flooding interstate highways. After leaving school in the 7th grade, God built through Mr. Hunt a company that today has a revenue of at least $3.1 billion, providing jobs for over 16,000 people.

When J. B. Hunt retired from the company, he accelerated into numerous business ventures. He has been the major figure in the new Pinnacle Hills Promenade and entire Pinnacle Hills region, was pivotal in bringing the coming World Trade Center, as well as establishing the Pinnacle Air Executive Jet Charter companies that operates 29 charter passenger jets throughout North America. There are other ventures way too numerous to mention.

The greatest decision J. B. Hunt made was receiving Jesus into his life. He was an unashamed follower of Christ. His second greatest decision was to marry Johnelle. She is a super lady and was a wonderful supporter of her husband. Their marriage of 54 years speaks for itself.

J. B. was a personal friend, a man who was like another father to me. For over 20 years we have lived life together, brought together by our Lord Jesus Christ, a great church, and a common strong commitment to win people to Jesus all across the world. J. B. was a man who brought people to Jesus and people into Jesus’ church.  I loved him dearly and will miss him.

J. B. Hunt was a wise man due to reading the Scripture daily. He read through it from beginning to end at least 15 times and wanted to live the way the Lord wanted him to.  No, he was not perfect as none of us are perfect, but God’s special favor and wisdom rested on this man. The Lord used him to profound us all with his business insights, one-line quips, and contagious personality.

I loved J. B. Hunt and will miss him daily.