Jerald Leonard Jeffries, 73, of 220 Pratt Road, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, May 30, at First Baptist Church of Draper. Burial will follow in Danview Cemetery. The family has shared that Jerald's request was for vintage car enthusiasts to drive those cars to his funeral in honor of their mutual interest. Mr. Jeffries was born May 8, 1938 in Draper, NC, son of the late James E. and Helen Rowsey Jeffries. Mr. Jeffries served his country for 33 1/2 years with the Army National Guard, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant. His unit was activated during Desert Storm. Mr. Jeffries was a retiree of Fieldcrest Mills after 33 years with that company. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Draper where he participated in numerous activities with his church as well as serving as an usher. His love for his church, family, and country was very deeply rooted, as was his hobby of old cars. His traditional style of hot rods and customs stem from the 50's era where parts were found or fabricated to interchange with the cars he built. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Gwen Hopkins Jeffries of the home; two sons, James "Jamey" M. Jeffries and Christopher "Chris" M. Jeffries and wife, Wendy; and four grandchildren, Paul J. Jeffries, Olivia B. Jeffries, Alex C. Jeffries, and N. Levi Hale. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 7 - 9 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Gwen/Chris, I am so sorry for your loss!! Jerald was a precious man and now he is sitting at the right hand of our LORD!! May God be with you through this very difficult time and comfort you throughout the days ahead. GOD IS IN CONTROL!!!
Susan Edwards
Gwen we are so sorry to hear about Geralds passsing.We kow the he is in a better place with no pain. May GOD be with you and your family during this hard time. LOVE Doug And Edna Brown
Doug Brown
Gwen, Chris & family. I am sorry for your loss. Jerald was a good man & will be missed dearly. I know it is going to be hard but God will heal the pain and ease the heartache. I will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. ..... Love
Jodi, Emily & Erica Biggs
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Kay, Bill and Debbie Gammon
A Friend and Brother in Christ. Our prayers are with you.
Larry Grigsby
Gwen and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Judy Harden
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Rose Cullom
Dear Family, Of Mr. Jerald Leonard Jeffries, Sorry in your loss, i graduated with chris jeffries at john motley, morehead highschool class of 1991. We had a class together with mr. hyler in 1989. Spoke with chris at the ford dealership here in eden, chris it was good to see you, and im glad you were doing good, take care and may god be with you all, in this very difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy, Jeffrey Rakestraw
Jeffrey Rakestraw
My sincerest sympathy goes out to Gwen, Jamey and Chris. May the love of God and precious memories carry you through this . What great people!! Ride On Jerald until we meet again. Ann Slaydon and the Kallam brothers.
Ann Slaydon
Jerald left a mark with his friends that many in this ole' world don't.He taught us a thing or two about Love and Friendship..He left us all such precious memories that warms our souls..Our brother and friend will be missed as we carry on one of his greatest loves.Rest in Peace my friend....
Steve Baker
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.Heaven has a new angel,that will ride the streets of gold.
Virginia Ramsey
Gwen, Jamie, & Chris, We are saddened to here of Jerald's passing. Gwen, you remember that Jerald said that I saved his life one time. I only wish that I could have done it again. He will be sorely missed. He is with God now so he is okay! But we we pray for your great loss and heartache. We grieve with you. All our love, Ronnie and Ruth Cheshire
Ronnie & Ruth Cheshire
Gwen,I am so sorry in the loss of Jerald.I remember when i use to be married to my first husband Larry Meade,we use to come to your home and Larry and Jerald would talk about old cars.Chris, you use to walk your great dane by our house on S.High St.and we would come out and talk to you..May God be with you,Chris,Jamey and Gwen.Just remember the great times you had as a family.Please take comfort in knowing that Jerald isn't in pain anymore.He is with God now.God Bless you and your family.Diane R.Haynes
Diane R.Haynes
Gwen, We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in our prayers.
William & Kathy Cochran
Im so sorry for your loss. He was a great man. Your whole family is in my prayers, and thoughts. The Scott Family
Danny Scott
Thoughts and prayers and with you and your family in the days to come. He was a very kind man and he will be greatly missed.
Vicky T. Slaughter
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Gwen, Jamey and Chris.
Matt and Katrina Jones
Hi Gwen, Iam so very sorry to hear of Jerald,s passing. I am praying for you and your family.Be strong in the Lord and he will see you and your family through this. Love Fannie
fannie adams
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Tommy and Virginia Chambers
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. LOVE, CLIFF,BOBBIE, AND A.J.
bobbie hill
We love you all. Jerald was like a daddy to me and I will miss him dearly.
Sean & Michelle Tolliver
To the family, We are so sorry to hear about Jerald. We often so him at car shows. My granddaughter goes to school with Alex. Jerald was s uch a nice person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Myra and Charles Burgess
I'am very sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Matthew Williams
Gwen, Chris & Jamey, Sorry to hear about your loss. Just remember all the great times you four have spent together and the love you all had for each other. Gwen, I remember how much you two loved to dance but now he is dancing with the angles in heaven. Sorry Linda and I can't be there for you but our hearts are with you. We are in Maryland for Rebecca's wedding. If any of you need anything we are there for you, just a phone call away. With all our love Randy, Linda & Family
Randy Jeffries
Gwen,Jamey, Chris< We are so sorry tohear of Gerald's passing. Just rmember all the great memories that you guys had and the laughter. I will always remember the times we had a work and laughter at reunions and yes his cars that he loved. Also remember that he is in a better place sitting at the side of our father. Know that your hearts are heavy but remember you have each other, family, church and freinds to lean on during this time and God will get you through this with his love. Sorry that Terri and I and kids can not be there as we were out of town when we heard of his passing. But remember if you ever need to talk or need anything we are only a phone call away. I look forward to seeing you next time we are home. May God comfort you and be with you now and in the days to come. We Love you Guys! Ken & Terri Jeffries and Family
Ken Jeffries
Gwen & Family, We walked into church Sunday morning and it was just not the same without Jerald. And today when we served lunch for the family...we missed him being there helping us...we had to find someone else to make the coffee because "Jerald did that". Everyone loved him and he will be greatly missed. We are praying for your strength and comfort in the days ahead. The greatest comfort is we will see him again! We love you all.
Talmadge & Gail Priddy
Dear Cris and Gwen and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. What a great guy, husband, father and grandfather. Brenda and Jack
Brenda Hearne
We are very sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers will be with each of you, we know Jerald will be missed dearly. God Bless Tim & Judy Carter
Tim Carter
IT WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT I HEARD OF JERALD DEATH. I HAVE BEEN AWAY FROM EDEN SINCE 1962 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF YEARLY VISITS. BACK IN THE 50'S I LIVED JUST OFF MEADOW ROAD KINDA DOWN IN A VALLEY(only two houses). JERALD AND I WERE NEIGHBORS ALONG WITH THE CASSELL'S AND THE HARRIS'S. WE PAL AROUND AND DID A LITTLE HOT RODING WE HAD SOME FUN TIMES JUST BEING TEENAGERS. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY.
Gary Burnett
To Chris and entire Jeffries family; please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God's peace to you all.
Stephanie Roberson
Jamey I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I worked with you at Dabbs. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. With deepest sympathy, Kathy
Kathy Markham
I am so sorry for your last.
Michelle
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of loss.
margie stevens finney
Gwen and family, We are so sorry for your loss,but, we all know Jerald is in a much better place than we are. He was a good friend to Duck for many years and he shared his love for old cars. Duck always talked about how good Jerald was at building those cars. His Lincoln was a beautiful car and I know he was so proud of it. He will be missed by many. But, as the song says...No more sickness, no more pain...and forever I will be with the one who died for me..what a day...glorius day that will be...and you all know you will see him again. If we can help any of the family, please let us know. God Bless and keep you, Duck and Karen Lemons
Duck and Karen Lemons
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was always the same, kind and smiling. May God give you peace and comfort. Love Jeannette Light
Jeannette Light
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