Jeffel-Mike-Obituary

Reverend Jeffel Mike Sr.

Syracuse, New York

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DIED
June 13, 2025
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Syracuse, New York

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Reverend Jeffel Mike, Sr., affectionately known as "Rev. Mike" or "Shorty Mike," was called home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2025, at the remarkable age of 95. Born on August 1, 1929, Rev. Mike's life was a living testament to faith, resilience, and service. From shining shoes to preaching...

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To the family your father will truly be missed. He inspired many while on his journey. My prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.

I remember eating that Ben´s kitchen when I was 17 years old (1987)and I never forget how good that rice and smothered pork chops was. I remember I never have no money and he always fed me when I came in there . Mr. Mike will be greatly missed . My deepest condolences with his family.Rip

MAY GOD"S BLESSINGS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY,and as a youngster REV. MIKE took over the shoe repair shop next door to BEN'S KITCHEN first,repairing and shining shoes like glass. I"m talking 54 years ago, and then he operated the famous Ben"s Kitchen.He was speaking GOD to us back then.( God bless you shorty MIKE , i see your smile now. A friend of my father and me. *Enjoy HEAVEN*

SENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ENTIRE FAMILY. BLESSINGS AND RESPECT

Condolences to the Rev Mike´s Family & friends . Rev. Mike walked in the light every day a special man, always Happy and Smiling. He never lost enthusiasm that smile even in Ben´s kitchen serving Pork chops and gravy . In our current climate we truly miss our Ben´s Kitchen , excellent food but also, a place to gather with friends & family. Unfortunately we don´t have a Ben´s Kitchen and REV. Mike to Walk and Greet everyone. We need more Rev.Mike & Ben´s Kichen. Rev. Mike will be Truly...

May Gods´Peace that surpasses all understanding be with you as you celebrate the home going of your Love One.Love you guys Sister Allene Kyles

Very sorry for your loss. I was blessed to have known him. Linda Green

We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. We did not know him personally however we know Katherine and are pretty sure she displays many of her father´s sentiments and characteristics. May the peace of God and his comforting love wrap each member of this family Pastor Lepoleon and Lady Nikisha Davis

You will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace. Rev. Mike. Always in my thoughts . VERN !