Jack Hallavant, 68, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away on September 16, 2006 at the Independence Regional Health Center. A visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19, at St. Mary�s Catholic Church, Independence, MO. The Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the church. Jack was a retired dry wall finisher, working for Local #9. He was a very religious man who attended St. Mary�s Catholic Church in Independence, and loved his Lord. Jack is survived by his wife of 47 years, Juanita Hallavant of the home; sons, John Hallavant and wife Trena of Sugar Creek, MO, and Raymond Hallavant and wife Tonya of Tennessee; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.