William Edward Jeffreys

William Edward Jeffreys obituary, Hamilton, AL

William Edward Jeffreys

William Jeffreys Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Veal Memorial Funeral Home – Guin on Jan. 3, 2026.
William Edward Jeffreys age 81 of Hamilton, AL passed away, Saturday, January 3, 2026 in the Diversicare Nursing Home in Winfield, AL.

Born February 28, 1944 in Detroit, AL he is the son of the late Oscar Lee and Avis Thompson Jeffreys. He had lived in Detroit and Hamilton most of his life. He was a member of the Christ Community Fellowship Church in Hamilton. He loved going to church and reading his bible.

He is survived by a daughter, Sherrae Lolley (Steve) of Guin, AL, a son, Nathan Jeffreys (Amanda) of Huntsville, AL, 4 grandchildren, Natalie Jones (Derick), Hannah Lolley, Andrew Jeffreys, and Lily Jeffreys, and 2 great grandchildren, Lydia Jones and Eva Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Lavern Cantrell, Norma Jean "Polly" Gilmore, and 3 brothers, Harold, Rex and Larry Jeffreys.

The family will hold private memorial services at a later date.

Veal Memorial Funeral Home of Guin, AL assisting the Jeffreys family.

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