Grady Eugene Jeffery

Obituaries

Tuesday, 21 April 2020 12:50

Grady Eugene “Gene” Jeffery, 88 of Scottsboro passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home. Graveside services were held on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Goose Pond Cemetery for the family with a memorial service being held at Goose Pond Church of God at a later date.
Mr. Jeffery was a founding member of the Goose Pond Church of God, where he was the adult Sunday School teacher for 56 years.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Deola Hastings Jeffery; children, Howard (Lori) Jeffery, Angela (Joe) Jeffery-Grizzard, Darryl (Glorina) Jeffery, Anita (Tyler) Ayers; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; special niece, Opal Wells; special nephew, Ed Holcomb.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Monroe and Sarah Frances Jeffery; grandson, John Otinger; sisters, Oval Holcomb, Ethel Seabolt, Ruby Wooten; brothers, Rev. Robert, Alec, Albert, Woodrow Jeffery.
A special thank you to Heartlite Hospice for the excellent care that was given. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Goose Pond Church of God, 2694 Bob Jones Road in Scottsboro.