Rexford (Donnie) Jeffers

Rexford (Donnie) Jeffers, age 85, of Scott County passed away Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at Tennova West Turkey Creek.

Rex was a devoted member of the Army, where he served honorably for several years. He was also a dedicated truck driver for Wonder Potato Chips, where he spent nearly 15 years delivering the delicious snacks that brought joy to so many. A proud coal miner for close to 30 years, Rex worked tirelessly at West Coal and Asbury, where he was well-respected for his skill, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his fellow miners. A lifelong enthusiast, Rex spent countless hours restoring and working on his vintage 1978 Ford F-100 truck.

Rex will forever be remembered for his bravery, dedication, and unwavering love for family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Lewis Calvin Jeffers and Flora Byrd Jeffers; and 
infant great-grandchild: Kylan Tritt.

He is survived by:  wife of 65 years: Patricia Jeffers; sisters: Carol Sue Jeffers Silcox and Jean Allred; brother and sister-in law: Teresa Sexton and Roger Sharp; daughter and son: Donna McDonald (Johnny) and Steven (Bo) Jeffers (Rhonda); grandchildren: Haley McDonald, Jeremy Jeffers, Torey McDonald, Nieka Tritt (Ben); great-grand children: Kaiya Tritt, Raven Tritt; special cousins/friends: Heather Sexton, Jimmy Byrd, Allan Byrd, Chester Byrd, Finley Byrd, George Byrd, Melvin Jeffers, Linda Sharp, Sharon Keeton, George Arms, and Joyce Owens; and many more dear family and friends. 

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Friends may visit with the Jeffers family on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Kyle Keeton and Bro. JR Massengale officiating.  Music will be provided by Jimmy Byrd.

Committal service will follow in the Rector-Byrd Cemetery in Huntsville, TN with full Military Honors conducted by the Army Honor Guard.  Pallbearers: Torey McDonald, Colby Jeffers, Rayse Cash, Kamden Cash, Chester Byrd and Finley Byrd. 

Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Rexford (Donnie) Jeffers.

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