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James Jeffries Obituary
October 15, 1952 - May 15, 2022
Charlotte, North Carolina - James (Jim) Gary Jeffries of Winston-Salem, NC died May 15, 2022, after a short illness. Born October 15, 1952, in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late James Warren Jeffries and Marguerite Caddell Jeffries of Charlotte. He was also preceded in death by his sister Nancy Jeffries Fennell. Jim is survived by his twin brother David Jeffries (Debbie) of Winston-Salem, niece Tara Jeffries of Greensboro, niece Jennifer Vogler (Wade Hill), great-niece Dasia Hill, great-nephew Cypress Hill all of Winston-Salem, and brother-in-law Louis Fennell of Concord as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Jim graduated from Myers Park High School in Charlotte. After graduation he worked for Duke Energy Corporation for 45 years before retiring in 2019. Jim, also known as Hoot to coworkers, worked in several positions at Duke Energy making many lifetime friends.
He was a lifetime member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Charlotte attending even after moving to Greensboro and later to Winston-Salem. Jim participated in many charity walks to raise money for special causes. He loved visiting and calling friends and family. He also enjoyed watching old western movies and college sports, especially the women's games. He was fortunate to travel with his family and friends to 49 states and several foreign countries including a mission trip to Costa Rica.
Jim had a passion for helping others by donating blood. As a child Jim needed blood during a medical procedure and a family friend donated to help. This gesture of kindness made a lifetime impression on Jim. He donated blood 254 times. He was recognized by the Red Cross on many occasions for his donation record.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 512 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm preceding the service at 2:00 pm followed by burial at Forest Lawn West Cemetery in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating blood in honor of James or donating to Calvary United Methodist Church or a charity of your choosing.
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Jean Gregory Costello
May 31, 2022
I am heartbroken to hear of Jimmy's passing. He was such a sweetheart and I was proud to call him friend since the 6th grade. I am so grateful that we had a couple of visits earlier this year. I pray God's peace over all of you. I know he will be missed. Jean
Pat Gardiner
May 31, 2022
Jimmy, as we knew him, grew up in the same neighborhood as I did. He came by Webster Place a few years ago when I was caring for my mom. We all had a lot of fun back in the day He was a very sweet and kind man. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Duke Energy Alumni
May 25, 2022
Please accept our sincere sympathy at this time of sorrow.
Duke Energy Alumni, Charlotte, N. C.
Polly Leviner, Chaplain
Randy Wheeless
May 24, 2022
I did an article on Hoot and his amazing blood donation efforts while I was working on Duke Energy's employee publications. He surely had a passion for that.
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