A really long time ago, I went to preschool with Jared Hoff in Marrieta, OH. I didn't realize this until I saw him in the yearbook when I was a Junior in high school.

Jared marched to his own drummer - he was a true hillbilly at heart and everyone loved him for it. Jared and I both graduated high school in '09 and we went our separate ways but I have fond memories of his trademark black smoke from his diesel truck.

Jared passed away Halloween night in an accident. He will be missed but his memories will live on. RIP, Hillbilly.

Click below for my audio tribute to Jared.

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