Kevin G Jeffries

late James T. and Emma N. Jeffries.

Throughout his life, Kevin cultivated many lifelong friendships. He made

friends every place he went. He was a natural explorer who was not afraid to

get up and go. He was kind and soft-spoken, and did not believe in saying

good-bye. He always had time to answer questions or solve a problem, no

matter how big or small.

Kevin was also an avid sports fan and loved all Cleveland teams: the

Browns, the Cavaliers, and the Indians baseball team. He was also a

HUGE pro wrestling fan.

Kevin was educated in Cleveland Catholic school system and graduated

from Chanel High School in 1983. He attended Cleveland State

University where he took up Urban Studies immediately after high school.

Later, he attended the Westside Institute of Technology where he obtained

a certificate for HVAC.

Kevin met and was introduced to Colette A. Wells in 1994 who became

his best friend. They later married on June 27, 1998 at Williams Chapel

C.O.G.I.C. in Cleveland, Ohio. They did not have children but they were

blessed to have many nieces and nephews.

In 1997 he received Christ under the leadership of Supt. James C. Scott at

Scott’s Chapel C.O.G.I.C. From 1998 to 2010 at Scott’s Chapel he became

a Sunday School teacher, member of the Trustee Board, and a Deacon. He

was a TRUE servant of the Lord.

In 2011 under the leadership of Supt. Lanre Onamusi he became Sunday

School Superintendent and Y.P.W.W. Superintendent. He also was

President of the Headquaters District for Y.P.W.W. He worked with the

Finance Committee for his local church and the Headquarters District of

Cleveland, Ohio.

Kevin was employed over 10 years as a manager for the McDonald’s

Restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio. Later, he was also employed with the

Cleveland Metropolitan School District for 21 years until his battle with

cancer ended.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Colette Alexandra, his siblings: James L.

Jeffries, Anita Billingslea, Bruce Hayden, Dana S. Jeffries, Donna A.

Jeffries, Patricia A. Jeffries, Monica Jeffries-Malik and many nieces and

nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Tyrone

S. Jeffries and Gregory (Jeffries) Griffin.