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Fred Jeffers Obituary
Portsmouth - Fred Jeffers, Jr., 82, of the 3500 block of Lilac Dr. passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was born on October 28, 1933 to the late Fred and Pauline Jeffers. After retiring as a mail carrier from the U.S. Post Office, Fred worked for 11 years as a courier for TowneBank.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen L. Jeffers; his children, Terrie Knight, Laurie Fussell, Eric Jeffers, Elise Cofer and Valerie Williams; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3 PM Friday, November 20, 2015 in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Suffolk.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com
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Laurie Fussell
November 12, 2020
Hey Dad, I still think about you every day. Your most recent great grandson was born on your birthday, October 28, 2016. Jareth named him James. I wish he could know you and his uncle James. I love you Dad. ❤
Laurie Fussell
November 12, 2019
Love you dad. Thinking of you today and everyday.
Sharon Odell
November 25, 2015
Karen and family, I just found out today I'm so sorry about your loss. Fred was a wonderful man and I loved his humor.God Bless, Sharon Odell
Barbara & Dave Crockett
November 21, 2015
It has been such a terrific pleasure to have had Fred in our lives. Always a gentleman, always smiling and kind. He will live in our hearts and memories forever. May your memories bring you comfort and consolation.
COL (Ret) Larry Harman
November 20, 2015
Elaine and I extend out heartfelt condolences to you, Karen, and the family. Glenda Brooks informed us tonight at Lobscouser's. We will miss Fred tremendously. Our prayers are with you.
Billy Ricks
November 20, 2015
Thoughts & prayers for the family during these days.
Fred has been a friend since our WWHS days, great guy and a friend to all. God blessed my friend with long life.
God Bless
Buddy Sanford
November 20, 2015
My heart goes out to Fred's family. I knew Fred in the early days at St. Paul's school.
At a time like this I am reminded of the words of John Donne (16th century) "any man's death diminishes me for I am
involved in manknd"
Paulette Roberts
November 19, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brenda Joseph
November 19, 2015
With deepest sympathy at this time of loss. Pauline and I worked together at High's ice cream.
Dana Lupton Abdella
November 19, 2015
Deepest sympathies. Fred was a great guy, and will be missed. My heart is with you at this sad time. May God give you comfort and strength. Ya'll will be in my prayers. In loving sympathy....
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