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James Jefford Obituary
Born on December 27, 1937 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Dringenberg) Jefford, he had been a resident of Charlotte County, Florida for eighteen years coming from Mapleton.
James was a semi-truck driver delivering jet fuel and gasoline for Rocket Motor Freight for most of his career. He loved boating, fishing and golfing.
He was a loving husband, caring father and enthusiastic grandfather
He is pre-deceased by his daughter: Teresa Dietrich in 2007.
Survivors include his loving wife of sixteen years: Pamela L. Jefford of Englewood, Florida; one daughter: Julie Turner of Omaha, Nebraska; one son: Patrick Jefford of Black Duck, Minnesota; six grandchildren and four great grand-children.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin. Burial will follow at Kingston Mines Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, June 7, 2019 at the funeral home.
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June 25, 2019
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
MT
June 7, 2019
Pamela, Julie & Patrick: I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you in your time of need.
Daniel Taylor
June 6, 2019
My step-brother and classmate. Always a gentleman. He will be sorely missed.
Don Wilson
June 4, 2019
Pam so very sorry to here the loss of Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly miss by us. Sincerely , Don and Cindy
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