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Craig Jefferies Obituary
He attended Ball High School in Galveston and Oklahoma Baptist University. He was a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and served as Associate Professor of Family Medicine from 2001 to the present. He was Chief Resident of Family Practice at Memorial Hospital Southwest from 1993 to 1994. His achievements included: Bridges to Excellence Recognition-Diabetes Care Recognition 2013, H Magazine Top Doctor 2013, Patients' Choice Award 2010-2012, Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2010-2011, Texas Monthly Super Docs 2005-2006, and Resident Teacher Award 1994. He served the Brookwood Community in Brookshire, Texas, and traveled on medical mission trips to Central America and Africa.
Craig was preceded in death by his father, Perry Doddridge Jefferies. He is survived by his loving wife, Amy Rozell Jefferies; mother, Jo Anita Massa Jefferies; brother, Kevin Edward Jefferies, wife, Shannon Bishop, and sons, Jackson and Beckett; twin brother, Brent Michael Jefferies; sister, Kathleen Jefferies Ites, and husband, Eddie; niece, Josie Orr, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Also surviving are his father and mother-in-law Mike and Barbara Rozell; brother-in-law and wife Michael and Jamie Rozell and daughter Kinley and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Also, his beloved four legged girls Lizzy, Zuma and Olive.
Craig was a dedicated and caring physician. Craig's committment, enthusiasm and humanity set him apart in the field of medicine. He was a great mentor and teacher, guiding many young doctors over his career. He dedicated his life to improving the quality of life for his thousands of patients and expecting nothing in return. For Craig, it was not about being a "doctor" as much as it was about having the ability, knowledge and love to be able to treat his patients. Being a doctor was his calling in life. Craig touched his patients, friends and family with his smile, compassion and joy for life.
Craig could carry on a great conversation on almost any topic mentioned. He could remember dates, places and names of such a wide range of sports and other subjects. He attended OBU on a tennis scholarship and enjoyed many sports. His wit would always bring laughter. Craig had traveled to many places and had fond memories of travels with his Uncle Jesse and loved traveling with his wife Amy.
Craig was a kind, gentle, and loving man with a humble spirit. He and Amy were best friends and the love of each other's life. He was a devoted husband and caring son. Words cannot express how much he will be missed by his patients, family and friends, but most of all by his wife Amy.
Friends are cordially invited to share their personal remembrances at six o'clock in the evening on Thursday, the 27th of March, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. A visitation and reception will follow from seven o'clock until nine o'clock in the library and grand foyer.
A funeral service is to be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 28th of March, at Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway Drive in Houston.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to Brookwood Community or The Junior League of Houston.
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Lauren J
February 14, 2026
I still remember you, and how much you cared. I still cry when I think of you. I tell people how you were one of a kind.
Chanda Marie Howald
September 2, 2025
I haven't left a message here in a while but I still think of you often and always talk about you as the most amazing human I've ever known. You are missed by so many still everyday. The world could definitely use your bright light right now.
Tyana Charlette Smith
September 1, 2025
I remember being sick with pneumonia, your kindness and expertise helped me recover, Me and my husband Dr. The most compassionate Dr. I´ve met in my life, you´re missed
N Guillotte
August 31, 2025
Dr. Jefferies,you are so greatly missed ! When I talk about the best Dr. we ever had,it is you ! Happy Heavenly Birthday !
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Charles G van Ravenswaay
March 20, 2025
Craig, I find myself thinking of you often. That is the huge impact you made in my life. You are missed my friend. May God smile upon you and all your family.
Nancy Guillotte
March 20, 2025
Still very much Missed ! R.I.P.
Lexi and Alicia Godley
March 19, 2025
You are missed my mama and I miss you dearly
Janell Kimbal
March 18, 2025
Dr. Jefferies, rest in peace! Whenever I look at your picture and still cannot believe this.
Mark
March 20, 2024
I can´t believe it has been 10 years. You were definitely the best doctor I have ever had and restored my trust in the medical profession.
Janell Kimbal
March 20, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person, a fantastic doctor. I will miss you always.
Nancy Guillotte
March 20, 2024
Still missing the most caring Dr. ever. You can never be replaced !
Regina
March 18, 2024
Miss you cousin, there are no words to say how much you are missed
Charles G van Ravenswaay
March 20, 2023
Craig, you were the best doctor I ever had, or ever will have. You saved my life. But more than just my doctor, you were my friend. Rest in Peace. May God bless you and your family. On this day, you are missed.
Janell Kimbal
March 19, 2023
Dr. Jefferies, what a fabulous doctor & friend. You are truly missed!!
Janell
Lexi
March 18, 2023
Remembering you on this day.!
Nancy J Lane
March 18, 2023
Here we are again, and I still don't feel like you are gone.
You were more than my doctor and co-worker, you were a friend. God be with you. You are missed.
Sincerly , Nancy Lane
Paul Roberts
March 18, 2023
My every visit to MCA brings memories of Dr. Jefferies to mind. His kind way of caring and his sense of humor made him glow with a really cool smile. And his pointing me in the right direction resulted in saving my life even after his own life had passed. Yes, Dr. Craig, you´re still saving lives. Keep the good work going.
Nancy G
March 18, 2023
Oh how we wish you were still with us. We only knew you for a short time but NONE can compare to your loving & genuine care of your patients ! R.I.P.
Janell Kimbal
March 23, 2022
You are missed so very much.
Maxine Newton
March 22, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Nancy G
March 19, 2022
We often think of you & talk about you. We were very pleasantly surprised at our 1st Dr. visit with you ! We had never had a Dr. so interested in our well being. You sure are missed !
Lexi Godley
March 18, 2022
My mama Alicia and I was talking about you the other day. Rest well
Debra Ann Simmons
March 18, 2022
Rest Well our angel!! We Shall Never Forget You!
Your Bright Light will always light our path with beautiful memories
Nancy Lane
August 21, 2021
I miss you as a friend and a doctor. You are not replaceable. I have so much respect for you. May God watch over you and give you peace.
Janell Kimbal
August 20, 2021
Just the other and I thought of you! May you rest in peace.
Lauren Johnson
August 18, 2021
Still remembering your kindness.
Maxine Newton
March 19, 2021
You left an indelible mark on our lives gone too soon and no one has matched your care and compassion
Debbie Simmons
March 18, 2021
Dr. CJ. Our sweet friend. Rest Well in Sweet Peace!! Miss you dearly. We Love You!! Your three Supremes!!
Lauren Johnson
February 11, 2021
I can’t believe it’s been so long since I last visited with you. What a wonderful doc you were. I think I will stop crying some day but not today. You were there for me when I was so fearful and in so much physical and emotional pain. You always encouraged me to go on and reminded me of things to be thankful for. Today and always I am thankful for you Craig Jefferies. My world is a better place because of you. We will meet again one day but ‘til then your memory is a blessing.
Steven Dennis
September 7, 2020
Dr. Jefferies was my doctor from the time I was 16 years old. When I was 24, I had a great career in consulting. At the same time, my life felt incomplete and I knew my true dream was to become a doctor. The first 5 doctors I went to share my dream with told me I was making a huge mistake and tried to dissuade me from a career in medicine. Demoralized, I went to Dr. Jefferies to share my plan, and I will never forget the joy that came over his face when I told him I want to be a doctor. He told me that there was no better career and he would do anything to help me.
I am now completing my head and neck surgical residency, every day knowing that I found my calling. Dr. Jefferies was one of the first people to believe in me and encourage my dream.
To carry on his legacy, I continue to encourage people seeking careers in medicine, just like he encouraged me. I vie every day to provide the same level of care and compassion that he so naturally embodied to all his patients.
Alexia Godley
April 2, 2020
Thinking of you and wanted to let you know. I know you're in a better place.
Versie Cuthbert
April 1, 2020
April 1, 2020
I am grateful to known and had a great doctor like Dr. Jefferies. I will always remember how I lost 50 pounds, and Dr. Jefferies expressed to me how proud he was of me. Dr. Jefferies you are missed. R.I.P.
Versie Cuthbert
Jayne & Ted Steinkogler
March 31, 2020
Craig was like family to us. He was a kind, loving physician. He seemed happiest on the few medical missions we were blessed to go with him to Panama and Guatemala. We were also blessed to be able to call him a friend.
We think about him and pray for him often. He is truly missed.
Billye and. Norm Daigle
March 26, 2020
Oh my gosh how you are missed!
You, Doctor Jefferies, are without a doubt, absolutely irreplaceable. A one of a kind type of doctor.
How safe we felt in your care. How warm and caring you were.
Our prayers are with all your folks and with Amy.
Rest easily. Thanks for the memories.
billy espeche
March 21, 2020
thank you for being my DR. and taking such a good care of my health .now you are in Heaven.
Lorrie Hardway
March 20, 2020
There are so many times I say, "My doctor told me to do this, that's why I do it." You are that doctor. No other doctor has come close to being able to be the doctor you were. You were with me in such trying times in my life, you never let me down and always encouraged me. I can't wait to see you again.
Bob and Helen Smith
March 18, 2020
This man was our doctor - and we have not come close to finding "our doctor" since he left us. We have so many great memories of Dr. Jefferies - his name comes up often in our home. We loved him and he loved back. Special man - gone too soon.
debbie simmons
March 18, 2020
Things are truly not the same, but your beautiful memories shall always be a reminder to us that love you! Dr. C.J. Your determination and devotion to your staff will never be forgotten. The three Supremes will always remember that you were our "Lead Singer" Rest Well in sweet peace....Rest Well Our Friend....
Annamaria Lucci Loveless
March 18, 2020
Since you have been gone it has been difficult to find another PCP that is like you. You were a Doctor of the heart & I miss you very much friend.
Alexia Godley
September 14, 2019
I still remember you shaving my head, input a shot, and added stitches to my head when I was a little girl years ago. You were so kind and friendly and I'll never forget that day. When my mom told me about your passing I was sad and lost for words. You're in a better place and see you soon when God is ready.
Josephine Orr
May 13, 2019
To my uncle Craig Jefferies it has been five years now since your passing we miss you and we remember you on this day. You were not only my uncle but you were my friend, godfather, doctor, and supporter in my life. And also to Uncle Craig I want to you to know that I am getting married on October 5, 2019 and I wish that you were able to walk me down the aisle but Brent and Kevin are going to take your place and walk me down the aisle and when that happens I will be thinking about you you will never be forgotten we love you.
Love Josephine Orr Your Niece
Nancy Lane
March 22, 2019
Craig, you still live in our heart and thoughts.
You were taken from us way too soon. Absolutely
the best doctor and friend ever. I hope and pray
that your family is healing. May God continue to watch out over you. You are missed.
Nancy
Billye and Norm Daigle
March 21, 2019
I always know when this time rolls back around. Dr. Jeff you are soooo missed. The kindest, most caring, doctor in my lifetime. You truly cared about each of us. No one was just a numberwith this doctor.
I keep your family close at heart and pray for their peace.
March 21, 2019
Kate Henninger
March 19, 2019
Thinking of you, Dr. Jefferies.
John Armstrong
March 18, 2019
Craig It is hard to believe it has been 5 years since you were taken from us. It seems like yesterday we were kids and playing tennis at Menard Park. Thanks for being a friend to the new guy in town. You are loved and missed. When I look at the tennis courts of Menard Park it makes me think of you. Until we meet again.
Maxine Newton
March 18, 2019
Dr Jefferies was just a simple descent kind patient caring doctor he left such a mark on all of lives and health decisions that are just hard to come by none can compare to Dr Jefferies we trust you are healing Amy and his family is well also mine has the time flown by five years
Debbie Simmons
March 18, 2019
Rest Well Our Sweet Friend and Brother! Rest Well in Sweet Peace! We Miss You....
Nancy Guillotte
March 18, 2019
Best Dr. I have ever had. Dr. Jefferies,you sure are missed !!! R.I.P.
Barbara Kremenezky
March 18, 2019
Although I only knew Dr. Jefferies for a short time, he left a wonderful impression on me. His bedside manner was something very special and this meant so much to me because he was assisting my dear mother who was in her nineties. I can't say that I have known any other doctor as kind and caring like Dr. Jefferies. He must have a very special place in heaven, so well deserved.
Lauren Johnson
December 7, 2017
I still think of you and what a wonderful Doc you were. I sat and cried tonight at the memory of you. You got me thru one of the most difficult times in my life when I thought I just couldn't make it any more. What a blessing you were to me and what a blessing your memory is to me now.
You are so missed.
Lauren Johnson
Chanda Howald
May 21, 2017
Another of many days I think of you and Amy. I still cry when I speak of you. We miss you and pray for Amy, and everyone who feels your loss today just as much as the day you left us. Amy, if you read this, know I think of you so often. I'm doing a special wall of photos of loved ones we have lost and would really appreciate if you would send me the picture of Craig holding Hayes as a newborn. My email is [email protected] and my cell is still the same, 281-725-4483, would love to talk. ~Chanda
February 1, 2017
It has taken me some time to write. I still find it so hard to understand why. There can never be a doctor like you. I cannot remember when I first started seeing you. You told me that whenever another doctor gives me a prescription to call you first to see if there would be any conflict with what I was presently taking. Believe me, I have never had a doctor do something like this! Today, I have a good doctor; and I am always talking about you; however, she is not you. I miss you! And I have to guess that our God needed a good doctor in heaven. So one day we will see each other again. Rest in peace.
Janell P. Kimbal, Deerfield Beach, FL
January 31, 2017
It's been so long... And you are still missed so greatly by so many. I am one of the ones who misses you. You were/ are a very special person. God bless.
Nancy
Debbie Simmons
January 31, 2017
So many times I want to pick up the phone and just say Hi..But I know you are truly in a better place..Rest Well our Friend. The 3 supremes Miss you very Much
January 30, 2017
Dear Craig, Dr.Jefferies, I just found out that
you has died. My sincere condolences. i was planning to call you from San Antonio. I am 79 and i did miss you very much when I came to San Antonio. All by regards and I hope you are with the Divine Mercy in Heaven;
Joseph William David Walker.
Charles van Ravenswaay
October 6, 2016
Doc, I think of you often. Today is no different. My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to you and your loved ones. Rest easy.
September 1, 2016
Gone but Never Forgotten. I missed not singing to you on your Birthdays You were a Amazing Doctor and Friend. Rest Well Our Friend!Rest Well in Peace
Jay Thompson
September 1, 2016
Dr. Jefferies, you sir will always be apart of my life. You took the time to hear what my health problems are. Even though I could not express the amount of pain I was in. I will treasure your professionalism, and bedside manner forever. You are truly missed sir. After five years I am still baffling the Dr's. But without you, I would not have been here anymore, not being able to survive the pain. You are dearly missed.
Sandra Trader
September 1, 2016
Happy Birthday Dr.Jeffries! Rob and I miss you so much! May you rest in peace.
August 31, 2016
Happy Birthday Dr. Jefferies. Thinking of you and how you would have turned 52 today. May you feel the loving arms of our Lord embrace you, today and always. You are forever young.
February 10, 2016
I stumbled upon an email and it was the link to this obituary sent to me just a few days after everything.
The last time I saw you, you were walking out of your office. I still have the ornament you gave us for christmas as well as the card. It was hilarious. The picture on the front is an old winnebago and inside the card you wrote, "this is what my first office looked like. Merry Christmas! Dr. J" It is the best Christmas card I have ever received. Funny, like you.
Anyway, I remember small things a out you like your late afternoon snacks and the smell of EXTREMELY dark coffee around 2. It filled the whole pod and smelled like something was burning, haha.
You are truly missed and still one of the best doctors I have worked for. You had a million patients, yet still treated them as if they were your only one. You always managed to stay mostly on time and for a doctor that's an amazing feat.
I miss you and wish you were still here.
With love.
Tyana Smith
January 11, 2016
Thanks, to the Lord and his mother , wife and his family for loaning out a special person to all us.He most certainly was a different kind of physician. Rest until we all meet again.
October 19, 2015
I miss you so very much....and I struggle as to why this had to happen....not a day goes by without thinking...I wonder if....RIP sweet man
Chanda Howald
September 10, 2015
Another of many days that Craig comes to my mind. Sometimes it's when I have a question I would normally call him about, like when I got bit by a squirrel in Central Park LOL, and then it makes me sad because I don't have you to call anymore. I always tell my husband "if Craig was here I could just call him and he would take care of everything" and those are the really hard days. But Mostly when I think of Craig it's with that amazing smile on his face. Such a kind and caring face. Missing you still, and Amy if you read this please reach out, I miss you too! My number is the same. 281-725-4483. Much love, Chanda
M. Johnson
September 9, 2015
I take my mother often to MCA and still miss Dr. Jefferies so much. Words cannot express how much he meant to me and my family. You are truly missed and loved by many. There will never be another Doctor that could ever replace you. I find comfort knowing you are in heaven and at peace.
September 9, 2015
Happy Belated Birthday Our Friend! I miss not calling you to Wish and sing Happy Birthday to You. The Angels are singing to you Now. Rest Well...In Peace
Frank Bagrier
September 8, 2015
Dr. Jeffries was my doctor for a number of years before I moved in 2006. I have always felt like he was the best and most thorough doctor that I ever went to. In fact, I learned of his passing because I was going to bring my wife to see him. God bless you, Craig.
John Armstrong
June 25, 2015
Craig it is tough with my office being in Menard Park and looking daily at the tennis courts where we first met in 1981..Me as a college kids on a tennis scholarship there and you as a wide eyed teenager,,You were the first friend I made when I came to the island and every time I look at those tennis courts I remember our times together..Hope you have peace my friend
Lorrie Hardway
June 23, 2015
Every time you come to mind my heart hurts. I truly miss you and I feel so much loss in your absence. It surprises me that I never really realized what an impact you had in my life until you were gone. It's hard for me to go to the doctor now. I remember all the things you told me to do and do them faithfully. Thanks for keeping these remembrances going. Somehow it helps to come and read and write yet again.
Chris Ogren
June 23, 2015
I have been reading Atul Gawande's book, Being Mortal and Dr. Jefferies has come to mind often. Craig was the kind of Dr. who was always interested in what was going on, not just what was going wrong. I truly miss his wisdom and kind & caring manner.
Chanda Howald
June 22, 2015
Yes, THANK YOU, John Onstott for keeping this guestbook, and Craig's legacy, with us forever. It brings me comfort on the days when he pops into my mind (quite often) and I always smile thinking of him, but I always cry as well missing him.
Mike Essmyer
April 29, 2015
We miss you. Mike and Cynthia Essmyer.
Billye Daigle
April 26, 2015
Thank you so much,John, for keeping this book online permanently. I love reading about the love of this man and the mark he left on this earth.
Judy Monday
April 19, 2015
Each time I come to this site and see Dr. Jefferies beautiful smile, I get tears in my eyes. So young, so vital to his family, patients and friends, and I ask why, but there is no answer. I thank his family that nurtured him, his wife that loved him and all the people who expressed their joy in knowing him. I thank God for allowing my husband and I to have know him and for his care of us. I pray his family will be blessed by the many expressions of love and sorrow written on these pages. God bless you dear family of Dr. J.
Billye Daigle
April 18, 2015
I will go to my grave missing you, Dr. Jefferies. I will miss you as the kindest most thoughtful man ever, and I will miss my security of knowing you were always in charge. With your attention toward my husband, I had no worries. Now its like a crap shoot. Maybe the new guy will be thorough... What if he isn't?
We loved every thing about this wonderful doctor and continue our prayers of peace and comfort for his family, especially Amy and his mom and dad.
Deanna Essmyer
April 18, 2015
You will never be forgotten my dearest friend. Much love to your family.
Jay Lynn Thompson
March 29, 2015
I left Houston over 2 years ago, Dr, Jefferies was my PCP. He was the only Phycians to listen to me and diagnosed me with Sjorgrens
syndrome. I just learned today of his passing. I'm truly sorry for his family's loss. I had met his lovely wife at Dr. Soefer's office were I worked for several years. Over the past years I've always said he was the best physician a person good have. I referred family and friends to him. I have and will truly miss him.
Gloria Jefferies
March 23, 2015
A year went by, already.... Our hearts keep beating with a very heavy sad feeling. I still cannot understand all this that just do not make any sense. Our prayers keep flowing for you knowing that you have pease now, we keep thinking about you, missing you more than ever and sending you our liove. Jesse, J J and Gloria Jefferies
Nancy G
March 23, 2015
I remember getting a call about my upcoming appointment & it being canceled. Such a sad day !!! Life goes on but with a heavy heart. We had to get a Dr. that isn't in your office complex. Too difficult to go there & not see you . Amazing that a person could leave such a strong impression on someone that they met only a handful of times. Dr. Craig was that kind of Dr. Rest in Peace Dr. Craig & I pray you get to know how much you are missed. Continued prayers for your family,friends & patients that miss you !!!
Dr. Jefferies, We Salute You.
Gary Lindsay
March 22, 2015
In Honor of the One Year Anniversary, I am re-posting my Original Entry:
Thursday, April 03, 2014
Some Brief Remembrances of Dr. Jefferies:
A month after I moved my elderly Father and Mother to Houston in late 2001, my Father suddenly became incapacitated by what I thought was a stroke, but which turned out to be undiagnosed pneumonia causing extreme dehydration and chronic electrolyte shortage, which was treatable, and far better than a stroke.
However, on that day, after I barely got him to the ER at Memorial Hermann Memorial City, and they kept him there all day not really knowing what the problem was yet, and then said they were going to admit him to the ICU, they informed me that his insurance was in order, but that he needed a Doctor of record to oversee him.
They handed me a Directory of Doctors who had privileges at MHMC, so I sat in the ER waiting room, looked at all the photos and read all the CVs, and after I read Dr. Jefferies' curriculum vitae, I walked up to the counter, pointed at his listing, and said, This is the Doctor that I want.
As a result, Dr. Jefferies became my Father's physician, and helped guide him through that perilous episode. But even though I was there everyday for three weeks of ICU and room residency, I never met Dr. Jefferies during that period because of our different schedules, and did not meet him until a month after my Dad was released, at which time I became very pleased with my necessarily hasty, yet instinctive, choice.
Dr. Jefferies subsequently also became my Mother's doctor, and later mine as well.
Seven and a half years later, after many individual office visits and after we all knew each other very well, I had my own dehydration/electrolyte emergency after my Father's demise and found myself in an examination room at MCA after having seen the Nurse Practitioner, and waiting for the on-duty Attending Physician to arrive for a consult on my condition, when my cell phone rang and it surprised me to have Dr. Jefferies say hello, and report that he had just received word that my Father had passed, and was wondering how we were doing. I was telling him about my ironic location and current condition, just as the Attending Physician finally made her appearance, and she was visibly irritated that I had the effrontery to be speaking on my cellphone when she arrived. At which point I took the cellphone off my ear, held it out toward the physician, and said, It is Dr. Jefferies, would you like to speak to him?
She hurriedly declined, became suddenly much friendlier, and decided to talk to my Mother instead. I told Dr. Jefferies I needed to say goodbye, he completely understood, I ended up at the ER myself, got properly rehydrated, then returned home.
The Last Three Times I saw Dr. Jefferies:
The Third to last time I saw Dr. Jefferies I was in to see him with a skin allergy due to clothing dye or something, a silly thing, but I was upset by it, and kept talking nervously, and in retrospect I remember Dr. Jefferies getting more and more frustrated, then visibly agitated, with his face getting slightly flushed, until he finally blurted out in a loud voice something to the effect of, Will you please stop talking, so I can say something! I immediately shut up and felt like a complete fool. Here was this brilliant Doctor, and the nicest guy in the world, and I had made him mad enough to have to yell at me, to get me to shut up, when all he was doing was trying to help ME. But notice that even when he told me to shut the heck up, there was still a please attached to it. He was still polite, even when he was angry.
The Second to last time I saw him was 2.5 years later, only because I hadn't been to see him for so long that he refused to renew my prescriptions anymore unless I came in for a general checkup. So in I went, fully aware of the fact that the last time I had seen him I had made him angry enough to yell at me, and so I was slightly nervous about the current visit. I was sitting in the chair in the examination room when he finally entered the room with his laptop and stood there looking at my file with the concerned look of someone who was about to tell me that I had something horrible, when I stood up, walked over and stuck out my hand, and said, Dr. Jefferies, I have been waiting for the first time I would see you since you got married, and I wanted to congratulate you on your marriage. My Mother says you really found a good one. I had surprised him, as he had already been married for a while, but he looked me in the eye, shook my hand, and slowly this ridiculously large grin spread over his face, and he stopped being a Doctor right before my eyes as he stood there in front of me, and just became a guy thinking about his girl, with this faraway, kind of dreamy look in his eyes. And with a wry smile he said, You know Gary, I waited a long time to get marriedbut it was really worth it It was clear to me that Dr. Jefferies had literally become a new and different person. He was a man who now knew Joy. The rest of the visit was the most animated and fun I ever had with him. We did the perfunctory business we had to do, and I left very content. That was a fun day.
The Last Time I saw Dr. Jefferies was Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the Opening Night of Peter Pan at the Houston Ballet. I was somewhat dressed up, and sitting there in my Press Seats with my extremely stylish Mother (a bachelor's prerogative) amongst people of similar ilk in the orchestra level, when at the first intermission, I saw this informal fellow with an open shirt collar and rolled-up sleeves furtively gesturing at me from the nearby aisle, with this silly grin on his face. In my capacity as a Reviewer I sometimes encounter professional acquaintances I have met in that milieu, and I thought to myself that this casual fellow indeed looked familiar, but who the heck was he? Then in a split second it struck me, Holy Cow! It's Dr. Jefferies! We stepped closer to speak, and he said, Are you here reviewing tonight? And I said yes, but in my delirium also then added, But what are YOU doing here? He smiled with that goofy grin again and said, I am here with Amy watching the ballet! I want you to meet Amy! You have to meet Amy! We agreed to meet during the next intermission, and did. Amy was just as beautiful and charming as had been described to me, and we began to visit. He had gotten tickets from somebody, and had rearranged his schedule, and they had dinner out first, and so it was a real, and rare, Date Night. And for me, Amy's date became Craig that night instead of Dr. Jefferies, as we heard war stories of the endless house remodeling, and we discussed what was coming up in the next season at Houston Ballet. Craig was such a smiling, proud guy, delighting in showing off his wonderful girl, which was quite endearing, and charming. It was a wonderful, fun encounter, and I often think back fondly of that pleasant night.
In Conclusion:
Craig makes me think of a famous quote by the 6th Century B.C. Chinese sage Lao Tzu ("Old Master") which declares, The Flame that burns Twice as Bright burns Half as Long.
There is no doubt that Craig Jefferies' flame went out way too soon for any of us who knew him. But it is safe to say that he most assuredly also falls into the group of Supreme Individuals whose Flame, while they were here, burned Twice as Bright.
Gary Lindsay
March 22, 2015
Chris Ogren
March 22, 2015
Yesterday was a really restless day struggling with what happened to you and why one year ago? Have finally moved on to find another Dr., but nobody could ever take your place Craig. Your sense of humor never ceased to amaze me and was a perfect mix with your intense caring. Peace be with your family and your many friends all over the world.
Thomas Cook
March 22, 2015
Craig, I think about you and great memories all the time! You are deeply missed by all!!
Your friend,
Thomas cook
Chanda Howald
March 21, 2015
A year ago today, and I still can't comprehend or understand. Your absence from this world is felt hard and heavily by so many. We miss you and think of you all the time. Praying for you, Amy, and your family as you face this difficult day. Peace be with you Craig, knowing how much you are loved and missed and remembered.
William
March 21, 2015
Greatest Doctor Treated me since I moved from Tulsa to the big H in 1996.. Willing to go the extra mile.Helped me in difficult times Miss you
March 21, 2015
I think about you often. You have left your mark in this world. You have touched many lives in your own gentle and loving way. The world is a different place because you were in it- and will never be the same. Your memory will live on through your family, friends, and patients you cared for. May you rest in peace, Dr. Jefferies. May God be with your family today and always.
March 21, 2015
It is a sad day today. One year ago today, I lost a great friend and doctor in you. My prayers continue to go out to his family, wife and all those who knew him. I miss him every day.
March 21, 2015
We still miss you and think of you often. It is just not the same. Peace to your family.
Bob and Helen Smith, Waller, TX.
March 20, 2015
My son and I miss you still and forever will. We have not been able to find another doctor.
Martha Ramirez
February 28, 2015
I have made an entry already, but just had to write another one. We still miss you so much and yes, we are seeing another doctor there, but its just not the same. My daddy and I are still in shock and disbelief. We think of you often and pray for you and your family.
Christi
February 21, 2015
I called to make an appointment and was told he passed away. I'm in shock. I'm so concerned and want to know what happened to him. He was too young to die. He was an amazing doctor. One of a kind. Finding a doctor that takes time and care with patients is rare these days. I even know of one elderly patient that had too many health issues to drive and so Dr.Jefferies would consult with him at his home out in the Cy-Fair area. What a loss. I will truly miss him.
Ann Wynn
January 3, 2015
God bless you Amy, on your loss. I've known CJ since he was a resident. Got to be his pharm Sales rep for years. A truly great man, great brother, wonderful physician and no doubt a wonderful husband. I'm so sad to know he is gone - but thank heavens we know he is joyfully playing tennis in heaven!
Billye Daigle
December 28, 2014
Oh, my dearest doctor, you are still so missed. My prayers are with your mom and your family as they try to find their way through this holiday season.
Sandra and Rob Trader
December 26, 2014
Merry Christmas Dr. Jefferies!
Knowing you are with Jesus this Christmas gives us great comfort. We were very blessed to know you and have you care for us so many years. And we look forward one day to seeing you and all of our relatives who are there, too!
God bless you and your family this 1st Christmas in Heaven. We miss you!
J Currier
December 25, 2014
Merry Christmas Dr Jeffries, I miss you terribly! My prayers are with your family throughout these holidays.
Joseph Chan
December 8, 2014
Prayer of peace and comfort to the Jefferies Family. Just found out when trying to make an appointment. Dr. Jefferies very much reflected the heart of Christ to all he touched. May those memories in the many he touched bring comfort and hope, and draw us to know the love of God through this precious man's life. Everyone grieves, but I see many that grieve with an assured hope. The same hope that Dr. Jefferies has and wants you to have. He is missed, but he is with the. God he loves.
Sandra (Rob) Trader
October 29, 2014
Per my last message...I am obviously directionally challenged...I meant to say I missed turning "left" towards your offices HOWEVER, I actually went through the door towards the hallway and turned around just to see if it "helped"...it did! My follow up went very well today.
Thank you for sending me to Dr. Doe...he reminds me of you in many ways...easy to talk to and taking time to answer my questions. He eased my mind just like you used to...I certainly understand why you recommended him...thank you!
God Bless You!
Sandra
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