Jake Harlan Caviness, 22 of Carlisle was born June 6, 1993 and received his angel wings and went to be with the Lord in heaven on July 31, 2015.
Jake was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Rosie DeWitt and Mary and Mon Cochran.
He is survived by his parents, Harlan and Monica Caviness and brother, Zachary all of Carlisle; grandparents, Jerry and Marilyn Miller of Carlisle and Joe and Verda Mae Caviness of Hazen; aunts and uncles, John and Missy Hillman, Neal and Jennifer Sheets, and Jason and Jill Caviness and David and Rhonda Martin of Huntsville, Alabama; cousins, Clayton, Sydney, and Callie Hillman, Cole Sheets, John and Mark Martin and Luke and Lilly Caviness and many more family and friends.
Jake graduated from Carlisle High School in 2012. He was a multi-sport athlete and participated in football, basketball and baseball. He was a member of both the baseball and football teams that went to the state finals and he was proud to call himself a “Bison”. He was attending Arkansas Tech University and was a member of the Sigma Pi fraternity. He was so proud to call them his “brothers”. He was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church and worked at Atwoods in Russellville while attending college.
Jake was loved by so many people and his bright and beautiful smile will be missed.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 3, 2015 in the hall at St. Rose Catholic Church in Carlisle. Rosary will be at 8:00 P.M. following visitation in St. Rose Catholic Church. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Carlisle. Burial will be in the Carlisle Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
Prayers for all those who grieve. Our family is so sad that Jake won’t smile or laugh with us on our next visit. Please know we are here for each of you.
I met Jake while we were both working at Winrock Farms. I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all during this difficult time.
Jessica Sommers
Prayers for you at this time, may you find peace in our Lord Jesus Christ
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jake was such a nice young man. May God grant you strength, comfort and peace
Our prayers are with you. May heaven comfort your broken hearts and give you peace.
Harlan, I do not know the words to say, but I hope you and your family find peace and comfort with God’s help.
Marilyn and Jerry, I am so saddened by your loss. May Love and Peace surround you. Becky Brewer
I’m deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I pray that in this indescribably difficult time, you’ll find comfort and strength through our Lord Jesus Christ.
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. May our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ keep and comfort you.
Our hearts are deeply saddened by your loss.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
May Jesus lay his healing hands upon your hearts to assist you in your grieving process.
We are praying for you!
Much love from our home to yours.
Harlan,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harlan my heart goes out to. You. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Harlan………Word’s can’t convey my thoughts and emotions for you all at this most difficult time. May the strength and mercy of God be with you all. I think often of our college days together at Beebe and ATU and always with fond memories. God bless you and your family and know that the prayers of many are with you now and in the days to come. Take comfort in His word and lean on others to get you through. God bless.
Monica, I am so sorry to hear about Jake. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God grant you peace, comfort and strength.
Harlan & family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May the good Lord watch over you & comfort you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
To all of Jake’s family – We know your unbearable sorrow. There is no other way but to trust in the Lord. Only He can comfort you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Our deepest sympathies to your family. May GOD give you the comfort and peace that you seek.
I have known Jake since he was a little boy. What a sweet boy I remember and what a wonderful young man. I always loved Jake. His smile and warmth will be so deeply missed by so many people. God be with your family as you go through this terrible ordeal. No words are adequate.
Harlan and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Should there be anything we can do for you guys please do not hesitate. Scott Willis and family swillis@tcworks.net
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I only met Jake a couple of times, but will always remember his sweet smile. He was such a sweet and kind young man. There really are no words. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family as well as his friends. May God wrap His arms around you all and give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time and in the days to come.
Harlan & Monica…My heart goes out to you and your family.Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the mist of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.
Monica, Harlan, Zach, and Families,
Our hearts and souls are broken for you all. No words can convey how deeply sorry we are for losing your sweet, caring, respectful, generous, fun-loving, contagious smiling, Jake. He touched anyone he came in contact with and made them laugh and feel good and upbeat. He will forever be “one of ours” and will always be remembered and loved until we ALL meet again someday. May God give you all strength and His peace and grace that surpasses all our human understanding; the divine peace that only He gives to sustain us through times as these. All our love and support now and forever in the time to come. David, Bonnie, Megan, Mallory, and Deric
Words cannot express how one feels during this time and the days to follow. You have so many friends and family that will always be there for you to lean on. My God give you the strength and comfort that only he can and always remember he will be forever sheltered in the arms of God!
Monica, I don’t know how you feel, I do know it will take time for you and the family to heal . Just have faith in God and he never lets you down.
The Family is in our prayers.
Harlan and family,
My heart is broken for you and words cannot begin to express my sadness. I will be praying for all of you in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Brian, April, and Drake
Monica, prayers for peace and understanding for you and all of your family. Jake was a precious young man.
Harlan, We want to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that you find strength and comfort in your family and friends in this difficult time. God Bless.
Harlan, Monica, and Zach, We are so sorry for your loss. We feel like we knew Jake due to the wonderful admiration you shared about him through the years. Trust in your faith. Our prayers continue for you.
Prayer’s for you and your family so sorry for your loss!!!!
Words can not express my sympathy for your family’s. I pray that you find the peace and comfort you need from God and your family and friends. Peace be with you.
Harlan and Monica, I just so sad to hear about your loss. I can only imagine your pain. I wish there was something I could do to make it better. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Harland and Monica,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God bless you with strength throughout this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers!
Harlan, we cannot begin to imagine your loss but want you to know we are thinking of you and your family. May God bless you with strength in your time of need. Please take comfort in knowing so many are praying for you.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Monica. I simply don’t know what to say. God loves you and I pray for peace and comfort.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Our prayers are for healing and peace that passes all understanding that only our Lord can provide. Love you all.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your whole family .may god wrap
his arms around you all for comfort and guidance trough this trying time
Harlan and Family; I have no way to begin to the understand the pain you must feel, but hope that somehow our faith and prayers in your behalf will bring some comfort and hope. “Earth knows no sorrow that heaven cannot heal”.
Praying for your strength and comfort. You will be forever in our prayers. Love you all. Mark, Wendy, Ty, Maddie, T.J.
To the Miller/Caviness families: I am so sorry for your loss and know there are no adequate words. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Scarlett
Harlan and family..Praying for comfort and peace for all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Terri
Harlan & Monica, prayers for comfort & peace for all. I can only imagine such a tragic loss but I know with faith & prayer the good Lord will somehow bring comfort & hope and God will wrap his arms around you in the days ahead. Jennifer Adams Cook
Jerry, Marilyn, Monica, Missy…I was so saddened to read about the loss of your precious boy. Focus on your faith and God will see you through. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Harlan and Family, Our hearts go out to you.
Praying Always!
Harlan and Monica, we are so sad to hear about your loss. We will be praying for you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Harlan and family. May God continue to comfort you with strength and peace. Bless you all.
Harlan so sorry for you loss. Words are never enough our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark
I am so sorry for your loss. Loss seems such an insignificant word but is all we know to use. It is so much more than simply a loss. Earthshattering life altering. My heart hurts for you. God can bring you peace that surpasses understanding in time. I am praying for you and you and yours. Prayer works.
Harlan & Monica, my heart is breaking for you. I can’t imagine the pain you are going through. I pray that God will put his loving arms around you and help you through this time. Jake was such a sweet boy & he will be missed by so many.
Jake was a determined young man trying to fit in and do a great job! I was his friend and coworker from Atwoods ,I always tried to make him feel needed! I no longer work there and heard the news I was blown away! We always wonder and I wished I’d gave him my phone number, I’d would of been there for anything! I loved his stories of the good times on Spring Break. He so needed that vacation% and I was,proud he got to go! He was never given the credit he deserved and I always tried to make up for it by encouraging him. We came to be close. He loved life and friends. I’m proud to have a bond and a broken heart. I’ll miss him and may the angelic Prayers touch his family,coworkers, and friends! Light a candle and remember that sweet smile and very respectful young man that he wasI
Jake was a determined young man trying to fit in and do a great job! I was his friend and coworker from Atwoods ,I always tried to make him feel needed! I no longer work there and heard the news I was blown away! We always wonder and I wished I’d gave him my phone number, I’d would of been there for anything! I loved his stories of the good times on Spring Break. He so needed that vacation!! I was proud he got to go! He was never given the credit he deserved and I always tried to make up for it by encouraging him. We came to be close. He loved life and friends. I’m proud to have a bond and a broken heart. I’ll miss him and may the angelic Prayers touch his family,coworkers, and friends! Light a candle have a great time and remember that sweet smile and very respectful young man that he was!
Harlan and family we know you are really hurting right now. Please know that our hearts and minds are thinking of you and we pray God’s blessings and comfort to you as you grieve and remember your son Jake.
Harlan, very sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will comfort you in this difficult time.
Harlan, I just read about your son in the White River Journal. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.