Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
Jeff passed away at his home Sunday, August 27, 2017, at the age of 69.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Shelia Phenicie, daughters, Jennifer Clemmons (Scott), Janna Watson (Mike), Christy Thompson (Will), and Sally Phenicie; grandchildren, Tyler, Blaire, Aleah, Grayson, Dylan, McKenzie, and Cale; his Aunt and Uncle who raised him, Red and Mary Shimp, now deceased; a brother, Steve Shimp (Doris); mother-in-law, Shirley Sergent; sisters-in-law, Stephanie Daniel (Bruce), and Shari Whitten (Travis); and his dog, Raven.
Jeff was a devoted and beloved husband, father, PaPaw, and friend, who never met a stranger. He was an avid bowler, a sports enthusiast (“GO HAWKS!!”), coach, and mentor.
He was the publisher and co-owner of The Ad Pak and Encore Magazine for over twenty years. He loved his job, his customers, his employees and partners.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Andrews Valley Chapel, 4108 South College Road Wilmington. A funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm Wednesday in the chapel, immediately follow the visitation hour. Rev. David Braddy will officiate the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association.
Read MoreI am sorry to hear about Jeff. He was my cousin, as he was raised by my Aunt Mary and Uncle Red. We had great times together as children.
Susan Shimp
September 05, 2017 | Issaquah, WA
Sheila I'm so very sorry to hear about Jeff. You and your family are in our prayers.
Martin Trant
September 04, 2017 | Wilmington, NC
Shelia,
Furman and I are so sorry to hear about Jeff. We want to know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. You two will always be special people in our lives, even though we don't see each other often.
Love,
Furman and Jo Knight
Furman & Jo Knight
August 31, 2017 | Summerville, SC
Shelia, I just today heard that your precious hubby has gone home. I am so very sad for you and your family. I know he was your everything and how all the kids and grandkids adored him.
We worked hard, and laughed a lot together over the years giving the AdPak our all.
Even though I retired to be with my husband for a little while longer, I thought of Jeff often.
I truly do understand how broken hearted you are and will keep you and your family lifted up in prayer.
Julie Dunne
August 30, 2017 | Wilmington, NC
Sheila, So very sorry to hear about Jeff, we will miss talking to him across the fence, he was always so friendly and we enjoyed his conversations, if you ever need anything please let my know
Al and Pat Bailey
August 30, 2017 | Wilmington, NC
Loving thoughts and prayers for strength for all of you!
Julie & Rick Doyle
August 30, 2017 | Seneca Falls, NY
Sheila and Family,
Jeff will be greatly missed by this fellow Seahawk fan and Five O'Clot buddy. In Jeff's own way, he has left me with great memories of times and stories we shared over the years. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Joe George
Joe George
August 30, 2017 | Wilmington, NC
To all our family and friends..
Jeff loved all of you very much. When you would call or come by that was the best part of his day. The last couple months were hard because he couldn't be the socialite he wanted to be. The doctors kept telling him "it takes time to recover from what you went through". Obviously he didn't have that time. I will never understand why he is gone. I will miss him so much. He was my best friend and love of my life for over 31 years. Not sure how I'll do...
Shelia Phenicie
August 30, 2017
Shelia and Family,
My Prayers are for Jeff's Soul and May the Peace of the Lord rest and abide with the Family.
Rev'd.Carl A. Byrd
5 0'Clots
Rev'd. Carl Byrd
August 29, 2017 | Wilmington, NC