Jeffrey William Shachmut

He was born September 25, 1951 in Mineola, Long Island, New York, to the late Mary and Bill Shachmut. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 30 years, Stephanie, in 2012. He is survived by his four children: twins Kyle (Laura) Shachmut of Massachusetts and Kyra (Blake) Doran of Texas and twins Brittany (Jason) Black of North Carolina and Briana (Chris) Tyler of Arkansas; six grandchildren: Abby, Elizabeth and Madeline Shachmut, Remi and Beckham Doran and Stephanie Black; brother Ken (Nancy) Shachmut of California and nephews Brian of California and Chris of Washington; sister-in-law Jacky Sole and nieces Crystal, Sherry and Brandy of Washington.

Conway was Jeff’s home since 1979. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, teacher and church musician.

Jeff loved music and working with youth throughout his life. He worked as a Counselor, Sailing Master and Waterfront Director at Camp Hawthorne in Maine. He graduated from Kenyon College in Ohio (BA ’73), Florida State University (MA ‘75, Music) and Indiana University (MS ’79, Education). He taught music and ran a boys dorm at The Webb School in Bell Buckle, TN, where he met Stephanie. Then Jeff served as Associate Dean of Students at Hendrix College in Conway for 20 years. Later he attended St. Gregory’s University in Oklahoma (BA ‘03, Theology). He then served St. Joseph Parish in Conway for 17 yrs teaching high school religion and 24 yrs as Music Director. He touched the lives of many campers, students, staff and parishioners.

The Rosary will be at St. Joseph Church on Tuesday, November 14th starting at 6:30pm. The funeral Mass will be at St. Joseph Church on Wednesday, November 15th at 11:00am with Fr. Warren Harvey officiating. Internment will take place at the St. Joseph Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Jeff & Stephanie Shachmut to the St. Joseph School Endowment (P.O. Box 72, Conway, AR 72033 or www.sjse.org).