Chester Ray Jeffries

Chester Ray Jeffries obituary, Hardinsburg, KY

Chester Ray Jeffries

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Chester Jeffries Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Trent-Dowell Funeral Home on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Chester Ray Jeffries, age 78 of Hardinsburg, KY passed away October 19, 2025, at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehab in Owensboro, KY. He was born in Louisville, KY on November 6, 1946, son of the late Easter Me Tinnell and Samuel Thomas Jeffries.
Chester retired from Ford Motor Company. He was a ham radio operator, enjoyed fishing, working on cars, watching westerns and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Joyce Jeffries and brothers Jerry, Gilbert and Kenny Jeffries.
Chester is survived by his children: Ron Jeffries of Battletown, KY; Ernest Jeffries (Tammy) of Brandenburg, KY; Samuel Jeffries (Tina), Samson Jeffries (Destiny) and Jacob Jeffries of Leitchfield, KY.
9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a great grandchild due February 2026.
Visitation will be held at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 4 – 6 PM with cremation to follow. All times are central.
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308 South Hardin Street, Hardinsburg, KY 40143

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