February 20, 2002 - December 20, 2024

The untimely passing of 22-year-old Joshua Hynum has left so many friends, family and co-workers bereft. Joshua was born on February 20, 2002 in Sherwood, AR and passed away on December 20, 2024 in Searcy, AR.

Joshua loved spending time outdoors hunting, camping, hiking, kayaking and to say he was an accomplished fisherman would not do him justice. He was passionate about fishing and fished many areas in Mississippi and Arkansas. Joshua was most fond of fishing below the dam at Greers Ferry Lake on the Little Red River. He loved to share his catches, spend time with others teaching them to fish and just hang out throwing the line in the river, often while listening to his favorite artist, Lana Del Rey.

Joshua was a caring son, brother, uncle and friend who loved his friends openly and deeply with his whole heart and his family deeper still, always looking out for others. He and his brother, Jacob were especially close, being just a year apart in age. They were not only brothers, but best friends. Joshua and Jacob's abilities and personalities complemented one another and made them a truly dynamic pair.

An avid reader and talented writer who loved to learn, Joshua excelled at Brandon and Benton High Schools both academically and in extracurricular activities, participating as a member of the Beta Club, Tech Team, JROTC and cross-country team and graduating with honors in 2020. He continued his education at the University of Central Arkansas and University of Arkansas at Little Rock working hard to achieve his goal to become a legal professional. His pursuit was cut short by his tragic demise.

To support himself while working towards his degree, Joshua began working for Texas Roadhouse in Benton during high school in 2018. He started as a busboy, working his way up to key manager and eventually became kitchen manager of the Texas Roadhouse in Searcy in 2023. Joshua was passionate about the work he did and the team and communities he served during his career as a Roadie. His co-workers at Texas Roadhouse knew him as a hard worker with a heart of excellence. He loved his employees and coworkers and they loved him. His joyful spirit was contagious, and many referred to him as a work son or work brother.

Joshua's closest friends described him as the most outgoing, very goofy and always honest no matter what they were up to. He could often be found shooting hoops with buddies in the neighborhood church parking lot. His family knew him as the uncle and brother that all of the kids loved and he loved them fiercely in return, always making time to play with them. His younger siblings affectionately nicknamed him JahJah. Joshua could always light up any room, everyone knew when Joshua was present. His smile and laughter were infectious. While he will be deeply missed, Joshua definitely left a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Joshua is survived by his loving parents; his mother, Crystal ''Dawn'' Colyer and her husband, Derrick ''Kelly'' of Bryant, AR; his father, Jason Stewart Hynum and his wife, Rhonda of Brandon, MS; his closest companion in life, his brother, Jacob; his siblings, Elizabeth ''Bebe'' Welborn and her husband, Jason, Rebekah Carlton and her husband, Tyler, Jonathon Hernandez, Daniel Colyer and Addie Colyer; bonus siblings, Justin Hill (Deana), Chelsae Reid (Sanders), Jennifer Salem (Mostafa), Katy Stringer (Chris) and Elizabeth and Jay Colyer; his grandparents, Gage and Janet Hynum and Gene and Susan Eller; 17 nieces and nephews and a whole host of uncles, aunts and cousins from Arkansas and Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Hynum and grandmother, Eugenia Hynum.

Visitation and services will be held on December 27, 2024. Church services will be held at Second Baptist at 222 East 8Th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Public visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the memorial service beginning at noon, officiated by Pastor Troy Costanza. Joshua will be laid to rest in an area near the Little Red River which is where he often found solace and peace. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Good Springs Cemetery at 330 Good Springs Rd., Heber Springs, Arkansas and officiated by Pastor Nat Barnett.

Pallbearers will be Nathan Bond, Zach Hardister, Sam Bettis, Jose Simon, Jason Welborn, Tyler Carlton, Sanders Reid and Michael Gober. Honorary pallbearers will be Loftin Welborn and Travis Brandt Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Joshua to the Mayfly Project.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
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