Benjamin Jeffcoat

Family-Placed Death Notice

JEFFCOAT, Benjamin BENJAMIN THOMAS JEFFCOAT Benjamin Thomas Jeffcoat, age 43, died suddenly July 29, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Lauren Jeffcoat and ten-year old daughter, Melanie Rose Jeffcoat of Buford. Also surviving are his parents, Carl and Ann Jeffcoat of Gulf Breeze, FL; his sister, Holly Jeffcoat Phillips and brother-in-law, Brand Phillips of Albuquerque, NM; and mother-in-law, Gloria Ledford of Buford. Ben was born in Springfield, IL and raised in Randolph, NJ. He graduated from Randolph High School then later earned his Bachelors of Arts Degree from Georgia State University. Ben was a member of Sugar Hill United Methodist Church where he was a devoted Youth Group Leader. Ben was a devoted Christian and lived his life for the Lord. He knew no enemies. Ben never met a stranger and was always giving of himself whether it be of his time, money or infinite patience. Ben taught Discipleship Classes at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church. He was always volunteering to help those in need. Ben loved music, all sports and his beloved Auburn Tigers. Ben will be deeply missed by his family and friends who are all devastated at his passing. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church in Sugar Hill, GA with Rev. Janet Whitaker and Rev. Mari Lane Brooks officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Youth Group at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church in memory of Benjamin Thomas Jeffcoat. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133, www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.