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Jeffery Acoff Obituary
ACOFF, Deacon Jeffery Sr. Deacon Jeffery Acoff Sr., 43, of Hartford, beloved son of Gladys Acoff of Hartford, entered into eternal rest Friday, (February 3, 2006) at Hartford Hospital. He was born June 30, 1962, in Hartford and was a life long resident. He was a devoted member of the Latter Rain Christian Fellowship Church, where he served as a deacon. Jeffery was a U.S. Army Veteran and a group home facilitator in Plainfield. Besides his mother, he is survived by two sons: Jeffery Jr., Joshua Acoff; two daughters: Jada Acoff, Jocelyn Acoff; three brothers: Peter and Larry Acoff, Roderick Maxwell all of Hartford; four sisters: Bernice Ruffin of Virginia, Lois Bush of Texas, Classy Glover and Roslyn Maxwell both of Alabama; two step children: Taiesha Welborn, Taurien Williams-Bey; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services are Friday, 11 a.m. at the Latter Rain Christian Fellowship Church, 3200 Main St., Hartford, with viewing from 10 a.m. The Clark, Bell & Bell Funeral Home, Hartford has charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffery Acoff
Alexandra
February 3, 2023
I miss jeff. He was a kind hearted man. I think of him everytime I hear a certain song.
J Lyons
February 5, 2007
Wow, its been a year already! Still miss you like yesterday. Miss you so much but I know that you are alright. Love you always.
J.Lyons
Hartford, CT
ANTHONY AND DIONNE MARSHALL
March 30, 2006
DEACON ACOFF, WE WILL SORROWFUL MISS YOU. BUT WE KNOW THAT GOD HAD A WAY BETTER PLACE FOR YOU IN HEAVEN. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE UNTIL WE BE ABLE TO JOIN YOU.
COURTNEY D JONES
March 2, 2006
Jeff, I never got a chance to say goodbye. But I did get a chance to tell you I loved you. You are truly an example of how you can change your life for the better. No more worrying and no more struggles. You're with GOD now, a place you were destined to be. I love and miss you. Your dear, long-time friend.Courtney D. Jones (Windsor, CT)
MARY ALLEN-CODJOE
March 1, 2006
TO THE ACOFF FAMILY
I AM DEEPLY SADDEN ABOUT YOUR LOST. JEFF WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE. HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. STAY STRONG AND KEEP THE FAITH IN THE LORD AND HE WILL GET YOU BYE.
Alexandra Markette
February 23, 2006
Jeff,
I miss so many things about you I could never write them all. Most of all I miss your laughter and believe it or not your loud voice too. Places that we spent time together now seem so lonely, awfully quiet and no fun. I miss you more than I could ever write. I look forward to seeing you again in the future. Until then I will think of you often, wish you the best and continue to miss you.
Sherease Bester
February 14, 2006
My sincere condolences to those who loved Jeff. I was blessed to know Jeff and be able to fellowship with him at LRCF. I will truly miss seeing his face and hearing his smart comments when I missed church! The last time I saw Jeff in church he was trying to convince me to join the choir. He was a sweet person who I will never forget. I know he is with the Father in Heaven.
Monique Wrice
February 14, 2006
Jeff my dear brother. I am sitting here writing to you wish that you can read my letter, as I am wishing God is wispering in my ear telling me that you our. I feel sad that I am not going to be able to hear your voice again telling me to make your plate or calling me to tell me why I am not answering my phone. I am also happy that you have gone home to our Father. I know Heaven is wonderful. So I am cry for you because I can not see you, but I am happy for you because you have gone home. I Love You and will miss you with all my heart. I will also keep the gang together for xmas. Xmas Eve will never be the same with out you. I know you will still be sitting there at the head of the table waiting for me to bring you that plate. And the cowboys when the win the super bowl I will make sure AW and the gang hear it. I Love You My Brother Your Sister for life Monique (Niki)
P.S.
Making jage will not be the same with out putting a bowl aside for you. But I will still make it just for you. Good Bye My Brother & God Bless
Terry& Cheryl Perry
February 13, 2006
Jeff a nice person the Lord chose to take you back where you came from. A great lost and pain to us earthly ones but to heaven and spirits is a great joy to see their brother in Christ to return back home. No more pain or sorrow take the face and look at tomorrow .For God so loved the world, But now he took back his joy . God bless you all keep the faith and stay strong we love you all in christ God Bless love the Perry family
Marilyn Welter
February 11, 2006
Jeffrey...my friend...i miss you....Jeffrey's family and friends...i have the pleasure of getting to know Jeffrey through his work at the Plainville Group Home and from the time he spent in my Medication Administration Class....Jeff was so determined to do everything right...and he did....and so determined to do the best he could....and he did more.....he became my friend....and I hope i became his.....Jeff was special in many ways....as a friend...no one better....as a staff person...no one better....as a human being....no one better...he gave what he could...he did what he could....he was there for all of us...that is what i will remember most....his presence...how he cared and how he showed us all what God's love is all about.....Jeff....i know you probably didnt like my soup....but you ate it...and you knew that i gave it to you from my heart....and i know that you are sitting at the foot of the Lord...which is where you should be....i will miss you my friend...i do miss you.....Love you, Marilyn
Paul Newman
February 10, 2006
My condolences goe out to the
Acoff Family.
GOD bless y'all in these time.
Paul Newman
ANITA VAUGHN
February 10, 2006
TO MY FAMILY, I WILL MISS JEFFERY AS MUCH AS EVERYONE ELSE. HE WAS MORE THEN A COUSIN TO ME HE WAS MY BIG BROTHER. I LOVE YOU ALL AND HOPE WE CAN GET THROUGH THIS. LOVE ANITA & GEORGE VAUGHN
Joseph Delorenzo & Shirley Surgeon City of Hartford-Registrars of Voters
February 10, 2006
On behalf of the City of Hartford-Registras of Voters we express our sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Jeffrey Acoff served as a Moderator during the past several years for various elections and primaries. He was very reliable and dependable and always had everything under control. We will truly miss him.
James (Steve) & Marjorie Terry
February 10, 2006
Our heart felt love and sympothy are with you during this time. Be encouraged and know that HE is GOD and all power is in His hands. Jeff will truly be missed...We all loved him. God Bless you!!!
TAMARA GRAY
February 10, 2006
TO THE ENTIRE ACOFF FAMILY PLEASE KNOW THAT MY PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU ALL JEFF WILL BE TRULY MISSED THAT LAUGH AND SMILE AND HIS LOVE OF GOD WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED MAY GOD'S LOVE AND COMFORT BE WITH YOU ALL TAMARA GRAY AND FAMILY
Janet mack-davis
February 10, 2006
To the Acoff family:A jewel has been called back home by God. However he was a real man! He respected those who knew him. He was a man who had compassion for those around him. Jeff I want to thank you so muuch for being a true friend to me and making me feel welcome at Latter Rain. I know that you tried to encourage me to stay but God had other plans for me and now he has plans for you. March on to Glory soldier!Stay strong Acoff family
Sabrina Johnson
February 10, 2006
To the Acoff family,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy during this time of sorrow. Jeffery was a very good friend and I have known Jeff for many years. we were classmates in junior/high school and kept the lines of comunications open. the one thing I admired about Jeff is that he was a sharp dresser. always was dressed to the nine! my most funny memory about Jeffery is when he use to call me the teenaged witch with the pretty legs back in the day. we would laugh so hard regarding his comments. Jeffery you were and shall always be my friend. I will truly miss you. I wont say goodbye....lets just say until we meet again....sleep on brother your work is done. rest in peace...Brie
WHS class of 80
Arthur W. Smith
February 10, 2006
Big Dogg, I am going to miss the way that we used to beat the pants off of our opponents while playing Spades. I still remember that X-Mass eve at Nikki's when we ran the table. We have spent plenty of nights perfecting our game. You were the one responsible for giving my nick name that I have now (Adubs / Dub/ Adoubles. Love you for that. I am sitting here crying while I pour out how I feel. You have truly been a friend/partner and some one to talk to. I am going to miss you, but if you were here now you would tell me GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ME. I am not going to be sad for you because I know that you are truly a solider for the Lord. Life is about changes Jeff and I am proud of you that you have made yours. In closing you don't have to change the world, just start with yourself every thing after that will be influenced to change also.
PS Just for you Jeff
HOW ABOUT THEM COWBOYS !!!!
Brinda Ruffin-Carroll
February 10, 2006
Bernice and Family:
My sincere prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
It's good to know that our brother is resting in the arms of our Lord. It will be a glorious day when ALL of God's children get together, in that perfect place - where there is no more pain, no sorrow. We will all have to answer that call one day. My prayer is that we will all be ready.
Love you much,
Brinda
Nate & Stacey Walker
February 10, 2006
Jeff you are going to be greatly missed by my husband and I...Thank You Lord for letting me have Jeff as a friend all these years...God Please be with his family and give them the strength that they will need to get through the next few days..I do not have to tell you the Love Nate & I felt for you ...God Bless this Family.
LOIS ROSS
February 10, 2006
TO LARRY AND THE ACOFF FAMILY,WE THE ROSS FAMILY WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER,FATHER,AND SON JEFF ARE PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.LOIS ROSS AND THE ROSS FAMILY
George & Annie Myers
February 10, 2006
Deacon Jeffery Acoff,
We love you and really miss you. Jeff you held a special place in our hearts and I think you knew that.... You were a remarkable MAN you gave your life to God and meant business for God. You loved your children your legacy. We spoke so many times about how you wanted your children to not have to go through the pitfalls in life that you had to but Jeff we always knew the only thing we could do is pray for our children and let God handle them. Your passing has left a void in The Latter Rain Church family, but thank God for the memories!
Love ya always,
Deacon & Deaconess Myers & Family
Danielle Perry
February 9, 2006
Hey, Jeff I know that you made it there big bro. I'm really going to miss you a lot. I'm going to miss when you call late at night asking for either my mother or father and we argue over the phone especially when u knew that I was on the phone. I just want to say that you were like a big brother to Cory and I. We all love you. We're really going to miss you. Love always, Your Lil' Sis Danielle
R.I.P.
Jeffrey
A.K.A
Jeffro
B.K.A. Meatball
Robin (Polly) Lewis
February 9, 2006
You left us so quietly,
Your thoughts unknown.
You left us memories,
We are proud to own.
So treasure Jeffery, Lord,
In your garden of rest.
For on earth he was
One of the best.
Jeff words can not express how much I will miss you. Even though its only been about 7 years that I’ve know you it feels like I've know you my whole life. Thank you for the good times, the arguments (they were the best), the laughs (better than the arguments) and most of all your loving kindness and friendship. I know we will meet again in Heaven probably in the choir stand so please save me a seat next to you. Love you forever and a day....Polly
Liz Andino
February 9, 2006
Hey Jeff,
Guess who it is? Liz Andino, from the Plainville Group Home. I cant find the words to describe how much i miss you working with us. Your still part of this house no mattter where ever you go. It change, everything change since you left to a better place. We ask ourselves why did you have to go? Why so soon? We love you very much, and we miss you so much.
April Betsey
February 9, 2006
Jeff, i can't believe you're gone, you know you were my boy, from the days it was you, me and Ricky Leggett, oh man those were the good ole' days, then I saw you last at Marsh & Shawndrika's wedding, and I was happy to see you then. I will miss you deeply!!!! My condolences to your children and the rest of your family, GOD BLESS- April Betsey
AUDREY WALKER
February 9, 2006
TO MY FRIEND JEFF,
JEFF I'M GOING TO MISS YOU DEARLY. I'M GOING TO MISS YOU CALLING MY HOUSE YELLING (CHOC!)WHAT YOU DOING AND WHEN YOU COMING TO CHURCH, YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO COME BACK TO CHURCH. GETTING ON MY LAST NERVE BUT I KNOW ITS ONLY BECAUSE YOU CARE AND TELLING THE TRUTH. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE RIGHT NOW NO MORE PAIN & SUFFERING BECAUSE YOUR IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD. MY HEART & PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY BUT KNOW THAT IF HE BRING YOU TO IT HE WILL AND ALWAYS BRING YOU THROUGH IT.
LOVE,
AUDREY & FAMILY
Alicia Walters
February 9, 2006
To Jeffery Jr., Joshua and the Acoff family,
May GOD be with you in your time of loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Jeffery and he was a wonderful person. Jeffery has fought the battle and is with the lord now.
Rita (Puddin) Betsey
February 9, 2006
To the family, you have my deepest sympathy. May the lord comfort you at this time of lost. Jeff will be greatly missed. He will always be missed and forever in are hearts.
Love
Puddin
Ricky Leggett Jr.
February 9, 2006
To the family I'm sorry here about the lost. God always choose the best. May god be with you and your family at the time of the lost. God Bless you'll.
Love,
Ricky Leggett Jr.
Pratt and Irene Baisden
February 9, 2006
To the Acoff family,
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Deacon Acoff will truly be missed! Know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
LORI (ANDERSON) EVANS
February 9, 2006
WOW, THIS IS A TOUGH ONE. JEFFREY I'M SO GLAD WE GOT TO SPEAK OVER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY AND I KNOW YOUR SOUL IS WELL WITH GOD. REST IN PEACE AND KNOW THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN....LORI.
Tasha Gardner
February 9, 2006
Jeff, I can not begin to express how much I will miss you from getting on my nerves, being so loud and demanding, asking every waitress in every restaurant for seltzer water with lemon. But I must admit I loved it, because to know you is to love you. I'm going to always remember your big smile, and your great love that you have for the Lord, your children, your Pastors and your church family. You wanted everyone to taste and see that the Lord is good.
It was a pleasure of meeting you around 20 years ago in your before Christ days, but it was an even greater pleasure of knowing you in your after Christ days. There was a significant change in your life when you excepted the Lord into your life, for we all know that you meant business for God.
Well Jeff, no more breathing machines, because from now on you will have the breath of life. I truly believe that you made it in to heaven's gate because of your sincerity and Love that you have for God. I know you are singing, dancing, worshiping and praising the God of your salvation. You've fought a good fight, you've finished your course, so go on Big Brother and take your rest, we all love you but God love you best.
Guess what Jeff? You are safe in the arms of the Lord!!!!
Save me some of that milk and honey up there, don't eat it all Jeff.
Yo girl Tash (Ta-da-boo)
Chaze Williams-Bey
February 9, 2006
To the Acoff Family, I would like to send my deepest sympathy. Jeffrey was and still is a part of my family and will be truly missed. I will miss the stories around each holiday of Jeffrey calling and coming by and always leaving with dinner for the week. We may have lost a GREAT MAN but remember we have gained an ANGEL to look over each and every one of us. WE ARE TRULY BLESSED
Mildred Lewis
February 9, 2006
It was with much regret hearing about your lost. I know Jada and the rest of his children and family will miss him. God has the answers to all of our needs. God saw that Jeffery needed to be free from pain and needed rest, so God called him home. My condolence to the family.
Jada Acoff, Demetrice Lewis
MiMi Jackson
February 9, 2006
"Deacon Jeffrey Acoff" What a great accomplishment in ones life. We have known you for a long time and the memories will never be forgotten. The calls to Mai-Lyn "Did you cook any marconi and cheese today, I need some collard greens "! And you know what would happen then. We are fortunate to continue to have Jeffrey and Joshua in our lives, so you know your fight is not over as a father, we will continue to instill your values in them. To the Acoff family our sincere sympathy to you.
Jeffrey is at peace.
THE WILLIAMS- BEY FAMILY
Venice Harris
February 9, 2006
Big Jeff i thank God that i had a chance to meet you,i tell ya you kept me laughing. You will be greatly missed. God did alot of awesome things in your life and you were someone many could look up to. Your presence made a difference and your testimony will forever impact people,God bless you.
Venice Harris
Marquis Bawl
June Lyons
February 9, 2006
To the Acoff family and friends I wish you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. May the love of our true and living God be a constant presence during this time and always.
To my beloved friend Jeff,
I am honored to have known you. I will always cherish the memories that I have of you and they will last a life time. Thank you for your kindness, sincerity, encouragement, and thoughtfulness. You always made me laugh and I'm going to miss that wonderful smile of yours.
Your passing serves as a reminder that time is of the essence. Tomorrow is not promised to us; we better get our house in order.
I'm deeply saddened by your transition but I KNOW you're in glory. You sang for LRCF Heavenly Choir but now you're singing in God's heavenly choir. See you lata’. Luv ‘ya.
Jill Johnson
February 9, 2006
Jeff - such a wonderful coworker/friend....I will miss your phone calls during the middle of the night when working 3rd shift checking on things at the group home. You will be very missed but never forgotten!! Love you Jeff, your friend always, Jill.
Dunaway Family and Friends
February 9, 2006
Less we forget not....
We all go way back as teenagers growing up!!! We can still remember the council days and the church fellowships we shared. Jeffrey was always a kind hearted young man full of love and laughter. May God continue to bless his family and comfort their hearts.
We are praying for you!!!
Jeannette Robinson
February 9, 2006
Jeff you will be truely missed around the Church and in the choir stand, our heart felt sarrow goes out to the family, Love you buddy - Jeannette & Takarra
Damita Kimble
February 9, 2006
Jeff,
What can I say? I can't believe you're gone. You will be missed tremendously. Who will I tell to turn down the volume down, because whenever we would talk on the phone you were always SOOOOOOOOOOOO loud, but as always you would check me. Jeff I thank GOD for you, I especially thank GOD for how he saved you and made you an Example of what GOD can do. To GOD be the glory!!!!!!!!!!!! The one thing I do know, I will see you again, until then rest in peace my brother. I will always love you! Gone but not forgotten.
Love ya,
Damita
Shawndrika Stevens-Gardner
February 9, 2006
TO JEFFERY CHILDREN,
MAY THE LORD STRENGTHEN YOU AT THIS TIME OF LOSE. KNOW THAT THE LORD MAKES NO MISTAKES. HE HAS FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT AND NOW HE MUST REST.
TO JEFFERY,
MARSHALL AND I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE MOMENTS THAT WE SHARED WITH YOU. I'M GOING TO MISS YOU CALLING THE HOUSE LOOKING FOR YOUR "BUDDY". MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
LOVE ALWAYS,
MARSHALL AND SHAWNDRIKA GARDNER
Deacon Dwayne Gardner
February 9, 2006
You'll be greatly missed especially going out to eat...remember the time at Denny's, Hometown, the all you can eat Chinese buffet, the ten times at the Outback and Manpower. Save me a seat at the table in heaven...Your Boy
Ray & Frances Drakeford
February 9, 2006
You have our deepest sympathy i this time of sorrow. We was sadden to hear of Jeff passing he was a wonderful person. May his soul rest in peace. GOD be with you.
Marcel Cicero
February 9, 2006
Your dad, brother, son will truly be missed by me. His smile, friendship and warm sense of humor since high school will always be remembered. (Marcie)
February 9, 2006
My dear friend Jeff,
There are no words that can explain the pain that my heart is experiencing. It feels as though it was only yesterday that we were hanging out laughing and joking. My heart is heavy, but I know that God can heal my pain. As time goes on, I know it will get easier, but I still miss you tremendously. You will be missed, but not forgotten. I know one day we will meet again to pick up where we left off.
So much love from your friend,
Nicky
Brenda Whitehead
February 9, 2006
To Acoff family, I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son, brother and father may your family have peace and comfort at this time of your loss
APRIL WALDEN-BROOME
February 9, 2006
JEFFERY WE LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL NEVER BEFORE GOTTEN. REJOICE FOR YOU HAVE HEARD THE WORDS "WELL DONE". ~APRIL
Michael and Tamara Wilson
February 9, 2006
To the Acoff Family:
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jeff. He was a God-fearing man and a good friend. He was sure of making Heaven his home. Be encouraged and may God give you peace that passeth all understanding and the strength to endure. Our prayers are with you.
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