Jeremia “Jay” Showl, 40, of Chester, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 in Romania. He was born September 26, 1979 in Chester. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the 3rd Special Forces Group receiving three Bronze Stars with Valor.
He is survived by his wife, Kristen Cosentino of the home; a daughter Zienna Mae Cosentino of the home; his father and stepmother, Peter Showl and Helen Violet Holes of Chester; six sisters, Sarah Showl of Pittsboro, MD, Rebecca Showl of Van Buren, Ruth Moore of Mountainburg, Debbie Palmer of Van Buren, Abigail Showl of Chester, and Naomi Showl of Van Buren; and four brothers, Timothy Showl and Joseph Showl, both of Mountainburg, Barnabas Showl of Corydon, IN, and Peter Showl of Bella Vista..
A private family-hosted memorial service with military honors will be Monday, May 25, 2020 at the family property in Chester. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Memorial register will be available to family and friends from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.