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Gary Jefferies Obituary
May 3, 1945 - December 14, 2022
Arlington, Texas - Gary "Buzz" Lamar Jefferies entered heaven on Wednesday, December 14 at the age of 77. He was born May 3, 1945 to Herbert Gall and Eda (Nelson) Gall and later adopted by Charles Jefferies. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara, their daughter Tamara Kirkpatrick, son Chase Jefferies sister Patsy McKee.
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bill starns
January 10, 2023
Barbara, Tamara, and Chase, Betsey and I are very sorry to hear about Gary. Gary was a big part of my life and thusly my family. He was a great friend and boss. WE went through some hard times but I know that all of his friends and employees loved our friend Gary. He loved and lived life hard and we know he still is now. God Bless you all. Bill Starns
Jerry Glazner
December 30, 2022
Gary was our Omega Pledge Class President and was an extremely bright and funny man! However, we never could understand how he could land such a good-looking gal like Barbara, who later became his faithful wife for the last 55 yrs! Gary will be truly missed! Barbara & kids, please know that y´all will be in my prayers. Love you, Jerry Glazener, Richmond, Tx.
Duffy Oyster
December 27, 2022
GARY WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON, FRIEND, AND FRATERNITY BROTHER. BRILLIANT , FUNNY, TOO SERIOUS AND SENSITIVE TO OTHERS. GOD BLESS THIS FINE MAN--WE WILL MISS YOU!!
DUFFY & TINA
Berry Cox
December 27, 2022
Gary and I were roommates in college for four years and best friends for a life time. On meeting Gary for five minutes you would never forget that voice, his wining smile and his commanding presence. In college our fraternity, which was his second greatest love next to Barbara, was the leading presence on campus for four years: best in academics, sports, community contributions and spirit. Gary was our president and the driving force that made that happen.He was the heart of Sigma Phi Epsilon for those wonderful years and he gave the fraternity many more years of service and love in all the years that followed. Gary was a wonderful man that cherished life, friends, family, laughter, a good story, and the warmth and love of too many dogs to remember. I will miss him. We will all miss him.
Dale Woods
December 27, 2022
There are many good memories of Gary Jefferies at NTSU that I have recalled since hearing of his passing. He was a hard worker for his fraternity and for campus government.
Prayers go out to his loving family and may God comfort them as they grieve their loss. He was a fine gentleman and great fraternity brother.
Undisclosed
December 25, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ron C. Wilkins
December 20, 2022
RIP Gary. I enjoyed the 5+ years we worked hand in hand at Employers General Insurance Group. I have many long time friends that came out of EGI. Thank you for the opportunity and making it happen. Barbara and family, I am very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's Peace and understanding give you rest.
Diane (Cox) Weidner
December 19, 2022
Barbara and Family, So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. My few years in college and after with you all give me fond memories. Blessing to you.
Diane (Cox) Weidner
Jerry Atherton
December 19, 2022
Gary was a leader, encourager, achiever and a good friend. We will miss his ever-present enthusiasm, and we will miss the smile that always crossed his face when he came up to hug you or shake your hand. Rest in peace, good Brother. You deserve it.
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