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Rexford (Donnie) Jeffers

April 2, 1939 ~ December 1, 2024 (age 85) 85 Years Old

Rexford (Donnie) Jeffers Obituary

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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