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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Howard Gregory
December 24, 2009
Dear Margaret and family,
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Paul. I have fond memories of working with Paul at the VSP Academy when I was promoted to Sgt. there in 1974 and assigned to coordinate training for the SCUBA program among other duties. Having no SCUBA experience, I relied totally on Paul for advice and guidance which he never failed to cheerfully and cordially provide. He was an exemplary leader and member of the VSP and his legacy will live on in the Dept. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill Carrico
December 22, 2009
I am sorry to learn of Paul,s passing and can say Paul was one of a kind. As a young trooper I learned allot from Paul as he was my very first 1st sergent with the state police. The Jeffery family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Titus Burgess
December 22, 2009
I met Paul during my basic school , he was the Sergeant that we all respected, I then became a diver when he was in charge of the program , he was the man that we all looked to,respected , admired and enjoyed being in his company , after his retirement ,he was the same , we will miss you , and my deepest sympathy to the Jeffery Family , Titus Burgess
Tom Melson
December 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Paul's family, he was a wonderful person, and was a pleasure to work with, each and every day. He will be greatly missed by all in Blue and Grey.
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J. A. Faulkner, Jr.
December 21, 2009
Mrs. Jeffery and Family,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. I met Paul back in 1977 when I was hired with the Virginia State Police, and he was assigned to the Academy. It was always a pleasure to be in his company. He was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Huey Singleton
December 21, 2009
I have known Paul for many years, a special friend and a dedicated police officer. Paul will be missed. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Ellin McCulloch
December 21, 2009
Dear Margaret and family,
I worked for and with Paul over the years with the Department of State Police. Paul was such an inspiration for members of the Department. No bond is greater than what we shared with the Department and after our retirement.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Jeffery family in your time of grief.
Donald W Robertson
December 20, 2009
We have lost a wonderful man who cared about others. We will miss his smile. May God hold you, his family, in the palm of His hand.
Steve Jones
December 20, 2009
I first met Paul Jeffery in 1977 when I attended VSP Academy. He was my Sgt. He was always fair to everyone. He was a great mentor. He was a Trooper's Trooper.
I last saw him on Dec 8th at the hospital. His spirits were very high. He loved his family very much. He spoke highly of VSP. I am glad that I went to visit him. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
God Bless you my mentor and friend
Larry and Linda Burchett
December 20, 2009
Dear Margaret, You are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your precious husband, Paul. May God comfort you and your family as you are blessed with celebrating Paul's very full life. Larry always enjoyed Paul's company at work and leisure and his committment to all he did. We are praying for you. Larry and Linda Burchett
Michael Ashley
December 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dave Conklin
December 20, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Margaret and the entire Jeffery family.
To this day, I am still amazed at how he could swim. The first time I saw him while going through the Academy, he would swim underwater from corner to corner in effortless strokes for what seemed like an eternity.
Throughout my career Paul always was encouraging and constantly stayed on me to keep going to school.
He made me a better person and he will be missed by everyone that met him him.
Liz Diggs
December 20, 2009
Paul, thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.
With my deepest sympathy.
Debbie (Slade) Allison
December 20, 2009
Heartfelt sympathy goes out to Margaret and the entire Jeffrey family. I met Paul in 1979 when he was one of our Academy Sergeants while I was attending VSP Basic School. After I left the VSP I continued contact with Paul through the Alumni, and grew to love his quick wit....and the fact that he could laugh about himself. I admire him for his determination to continue "life" as he got older, and know that he will surely be missed.
Gail Wheeler
December 19, 2009
I met Paul while working with his wife, Margaret, at Safety Div., SPHQ, and thought he was such a nice and down-to-earth person and such a loving pet owner to Gladys (whom I adore also). He was so popular at SPHQ and will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Renee Fister-Lee
December 19, 2009
My Dearest Cousins, Aunt Alice and the entire Jeffery Family,
Although I only remember Paul from my earliest childhood years I know how much he meant to you all. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to each of you now and in the days to come.
With Love,
Renee
Christian Roberts
December 19, 2009
I salute you, Paul.
All my memories of him make me smile. I will miss him. I am so thankful that he and my sister had the many years together that they did - he and his extended family enriched life for us all. Some of my fondest memories are of the happy times he shared with my mother - he was truly a blessing as a son-in-law. Fondly, Chris
December 19, 2009
Paul was a very special person. As a friend and co-worker there are many fond memories of Paul. He will be misssed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Gerald Massengil--Sutherland, Va.
December 19, 2009
We only knew you for a brief time but enjoyed every minute. Wish we could have had more time together. You will be missed. Rest in Peace. With love, Rosie and Steve Poegl
December 19, 2009
My Deepest Sympathy to Paul's Family.
I first met Paul when he attended the National Red Cross Aquatic School in 1975, then worked with him in the Water Safety Program and Disaster Services Program, especially as an ERV Driver. His dry sense of humor keep us going through some tough times.
Thank You for sharing Paul with the American Red Cross.
Peg Holliday
December 19, 2009
As the mother of friends of Paul,III I know this was a great man who will be much missed. Deepest sympathy to the entire Jeffery family.
B,Nicholas-Chesterfield
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