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Homer Jeffcoat Obituary

Homer Darrell Jeffcoat, 83, of Cleveland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was born on Monday, January 18, 1932 in Fostoria, Texas to Robert Edward Jeffcoat and Bertha Sarvis Jeffcoat, both of whom have preceded him in death. Homer was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Dutch and Rose Jeffcoat and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sarvis; other loving family members, Horace Turner and Muriel Sheffield. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Clyde LaNelle Stout Jeffcoat; two sons, Jeffrey Joe Jeffcoat and wife Nora, Robert Andrew Jeffcoat ; grandchildren, Terry JoLyn Jeffcoat and Robert Edward "Beaux" Jeffcoat; other loving family members, Jane Dillon Price, Johnny Carlos, Richard Carlos and wife Lois, along with numerous other loving family and treasured friends.

Darrell was an avid educator, holding an advance Master Degree. Darrell had a passion and love for flying. He was also a proud member of the United States Air Force, serving our country in the Korean Conflict, mostly Darrell was a loving husband, father and friend to many. He was a lifetime citizen of the Cleveland Area and will be greatly missed.

Visitation for Darrell will be held at Neal Funeral Home on Friday, January 1, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church Cleveland at 11:00 am. Interment for Darrell will immediately follow at Cleveland Memorial Cemetery. Officiating, Reverend Carl Williamson.


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Published by The Cleveland Advocate from Dec. 31, 2015 to Jan. 13, 2016.

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Mary Furguson

January 9, 2016

Wonderful man, he will be greatly missed.

January 8, 2016

Sending my condolences to the family. Comforting thoughts from God's word can help you endure difficult times. John 17:3 tells us, "This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ."

Floyd Hechler

January 4, 2016

May the Lord be with the family of Homer during this time of grief and sorrow. Being a Vocational Administrator from Sheldon ISD, we attended the same meetings for many years.

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