Radford, Virginia
Jan 28, 1942 – Jan 20, 2026 (Age 83)
Lewis Ingles JeffriesJanuary 28, 1942 - January 20, 2026Lewis Ingles "Bud" Jeffries, Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.), died on January 20, 2026, at Ingleside, his ancestral home in Radford, VA, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 28, 1942, in Roanoke, VA, to Melville Lewis Jeffries and Mary...
Read MoreI'm grateful for the honor of having known whom I know as Uncle Buddy. He referred to my family and I as as Special Cousins, and I know he meant that in only the most endearing way. He will always be remembered as an embodiment of integrity, service, honor, and kindness.
Paul M. Ward
February 08, 2026 | Friend
Bud and I were classmates (VPI `64) and friends in the Corps of Cadets. We were initiated together into the Pershing Rifles Drill Team in 1961. I remember him as a natural leader who was humble and purposeful. Our senior year he was Executive Officer of the Corps and I was Commander of the Regimental Band. Those were good years, and I cherish the memories I have of Bud. My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family. Bud was my most distinguished classmate.
Curtis Tompkins
February 03, 2026 | School
I remember his when he was Captain Jeffries, TAC Officer at VMI. He was a fine officer and an excellent example to cadets. Greg speaker, VMI '76
Major Greg Speaker, US Army (ret)
February 02, 2026 | School
I will miss this good man and soldier, this loving husband and father. Bud gave much of his life to this country and in recent decades to the Radford Community.
John Charles Nemeth
January 21, 2026
Bud was a great and humble man. May God ease his family's pain. I miss that I will not see him again. Ron Davis N&W Historical Society
Ron Davis
January 21, 2026
