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Jeff Heffner Obituary

GASTONIA - Jeff Heffner, 49, died Feb. 1, 2010, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.

Jeff was born Aug. 12, 1960, in Gaston County, to the late James E. and Ann Heffner.

A memorial service to celebrate Jeff's life will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethlehem Church with Pastor Dickie Spargo and Pastor Brenda Bynum officiating.

The family will receive friends after the service at the church.

Survivors include his wife, Beth Heffner and children, Spencer, Jonathan, Molly and Evie, all of the home. Sister, Patti Queen and husband Billy and a brother, Michael Wise and wife Rhonda, all of Gastonia.

Jeff was a member of Bethlehem Church and had a great love for music.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Bethlehem Church, In Memory of Jeff Heffner, P.O. Box 551387, Gastonia, NC 28055.

Benny Benson FD Lic is serving the family.

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Published by Gaston Gazette from Feb. 2 to Feb. 3, 2010.

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Chris Wilburn

August 12, 2016

Thinking about you on your birthday...

February 5, 2010

Jeff - for the short time I got to know you at Microsoft, you were always ready to help, no matter who it was what you had to do.

Jeff, you were a cool, kind and special person.

I'll miss you man.

Ed Schone

Steve Bucci

February 4, 2010

I met Jeff in my first year at Microsoft, he was recording training for Services for Unix. He was a great guy to get to know. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Annette Church

February 4, 2010

Dear Jeff's Family,

Growing up at 7th Avenue Baptist Church with Jeff was a blessing. He was consistently upbeat and kind. Jeff accepted people unconditionally.

You will remain in my prayers.

Annette Church
Ashbrook Class of ‘78

Chris Bollinger

February 4, 2010

I met Jeff 6 years ago while playing in the CR Band at Bethlehem Church, where we played every Friday night for many years. I also had the honor of playing in the Microsoft Battle of the Bands with Jeff, which was such a great time and one of my fondest memories. I to will miss my friend Jeff & miss making music with him.

Tonya Dye

February 4, 2010

You and your family are in my prayers. Give Evie a big hug from me.I know this is a very difficult time for all. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. God bless you during this time. Mrs. Dye Evie's 2nd grade teacher.

Romano Jerez

February 4, 2010

To the family,

I’m so sorry about your loss. I will be grateful to Jeff for the rest of my life, and I hope to some day see him again in the better place where he now is.

Jim Reeves

February 4, 2010

I came to know Jeff and his family during their time attending Unity Baptist Church. He was a genuinely friendly and talented guy. We were blessed by the time we spent with him and his family. I think the mark we make on this life is best reflected in how we are missed once we pass on. I believe that Jeff will be sorely missed by many. May God Bless the Heffner family.

February 4, 2010

Beth,
I was so sorry to hear this news. Will be thinking of you and your family in the coming days.
Betty Peden Burrell

Scott Moon

February 4, 2010

I will really miss hanging out and playing music with Jeff. We shared the stage many many times over the past 6 years and when we weren't playing together, we were out watching other bands. He was always dragging me out to see the Spongetones, Mothers Finest, and countless other concerts.
I know Jeff is extremely proud of Jonathan who has become an amazing bass player.
Beth, please please please call me if there is anything I can do for you and the kids.

Pam & Mark Morency

February 3, 2010

Patti and Billy and Beth and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine what you are all going thru. Patti shoot me an email when you can and please know Mark and I are with you in spirit...Love Pam (Nivens) Morency - [email protected]

Rocky Queen

February 3, 2010

Beth, my condolences to you you and family , and aunt Margie, & Leon,We are praying for your comfort in God at this time, Love Rocky & Carolyn..

Anearl Auten

February 3, 2010

So sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Now he is at rest and without pain. Your family is in my prayers. I have been where you are now and know how difficult this is going to be. May god bless your family.

Rhonda Spivey

February 3, 2010

Know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I knew Jeff when he was just a small boy and saw him as an adult a few times with his beautiful family. I was so glad to see that he grew up to be a fine man and giving his talents to the Lord.May God give all of you strength to face these days ahead.

Sherry Bell

February 3, 2010

Beth, I was so shocked to see this this morning! To you and the family, I have you in my prayers!

Christi and Thomas Jolley

February 3, 2010

Beth and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you or the kids. We are praying that you can find some comfort in knowing how many people are praying for you all.

Ruby Jeffries

February 3, 2010

Spencer
My prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. I really enjoyed your father's sharing of his talent playing the guitar during our Sunday services at Bethlehem. I love you. Be strong in the Lord at this time. The Lord is near. You can rely on Him.

Love you dear one,

April and Scott Bradley

February 3, 2010

To the family:

Please accept our condolences and prayers during this difficult time. I can only assume that the praise band in heaven could not get a good sound out of their equipment, so God called Jeff home to fix it up. I'm sure they will let him sit in, and he will find peace and joy there.

I worked with Jeff for 15 years at Microsoft, all the way back to the Word for Windows days. It seems like yesterday we were trying to understand fonts.

God Bless.

Linda Jenkins

February 3, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Susan Durocher

February 3, 2010

Beth,
You and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers. I don't even know what to say. The entire Buhrow family is thinking about you and sending your their love.

February 3, 2010

Jeff was my baby brother. I love him so much and will miss him everyday. He is with Momma and Daddy now and I know they were glad to hold him again. Beth and their children were the world to him and they will need all of us for comfort. I thank the Lord for the 49 years we had with him.
Patti Queen

gary hayes

February 3, 2010

Man oh man, I'm so sorry for the loss of Jeff, A father ,a husband a great guitar player..... Bethlehem Church will sure miss him.....My thoughts & prayers are with you all. God Bless & truly believe God & Jeff's spirit will guide you forward....Have faith my friends & most of all TRUST....

Bruce Huffstetler

February 3, 2010

Jeff, we've been friends since we were little kids, and recently became neighbors again. Our dads were co-workers and great friends. A part of me has left with you; but I know that you're at rest now. I look forward to the day that we reunite on the streets of gold where we can rejoice and praise Him forever. I know your family is going through a very tough time right now and that they miss you terribly; but God, I know, is wrapping His loving arms around them to comfort them and heal their pain until they get to see you again too. You will forever be remembered as a person who was quick to bring a smile, and quick to give your time to others. Rest well my friend. And to Beth and family, please know that I will keep you folks in my thoughts and prayers and please don't hesitate to call me if I can be of any assistance at all. May God Bless You.

February 2, 2010

Beth, words can not express the sadness or the shock that I felt when I read about Jeff passing. I know how your heart is breaking. I had the pleasure of playing with Jeff at HT. I called him later to play as my guest at a church in Charlotte, he didn't hesitate to come! He truly loved to play his guitar and was one of the best. Every time I hear the song "Surrender" I always think of him and picture him singing it, it was one of his favorites! He will truly be missed. You and the children are in my prayers.
Rebecca Brooks

Megan Thomason

February 2, 2010

Beth,
I cannot imagine the heartbreak you are feeling now. You and your children are in my prayers. Please know that I am here if you need anything.

Tony Wyatt

February 2, 2010

Today, 17 years ago I started a new job at Microsoft Corporation in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Heffner was there in a suit and tie (I was warned to NOT wear a tie). I'm not sure if it was the end of the day, or when, but Jeff went home his first day at Microsoft with... half a tie.

Jeff used to crack me up so much. He and I partnered in our training classes and had the whole class in stiches most of the time. His keen knowledge and sharp wit was always at hand and he was always glad to lend a hand with whatever your issues were.

I got a chance to jam with him on occasion and enjoyed talking shop about computers and especially about musical gear and guitars. He'd always have some new thing he was trying or a gadget he had swapped with someone to tell me about.

Thanks for the friendship when I was first starting out at Microsoft Jeff. As you know that was a very trying and difficult time for me and you made me laugh and look at things in a different way.

Thanks man!

Greg Williams

February 2, 2010

Beth,
I was stunned to learn of Jeff's death.
From getting to know you while I was at Holy Trinity, I remember Jeff as a soft spoken man with a spiritual hunger. I knew he was talented with computers - and I really appreciated his generous help in that area while there! I learned later of his love of music and gifts there. I was thrilled for him to find a way to share that. I also recall his love for you and your (then) young children.
I pray that the service is an encouraging celebration of his life and a comforting reminder of the faith we share in Christ.
Pastor Greg Williams

Brianna1 Davis

February 2, 2010

Jeff had always been super nice to me. Jonathan spoke well of him all the time. I have been best friends with his son Jonathan for a few years now and his dad always welcomed me with open arms. I loved to sit down and talk with him. He always had a smile on his face. Jeff always treated me with respect. I looked up to him like I do my own father. I see a lot of him in Jonathan. He reminds me so much of Jeff. They have the same sense of humor. I loved seeing them together. They always knew how to make my day. Jonathan and his dad were very close and I can't even begin to imagine what his family is going through. I spent time with Jonathan today and I saw how hard it was for him. I love Jonathan to death and he has always been my best friend. I love his family and I send my thoughts and prayers. I love them all and Jeff will be missed but never forgotten.

February 2, 2010

I was deeply saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. Jeff was a talented guitarist and a good friend. I will miss the laughs we shared.
Ben Morris

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