Roger Lynn Jeffery, 70, of Orlando, Florida passed away on January 9, 2024. Roger was born on January 14, 1953 in Owosso, Michigan to Richard and Wanetta Jeffery. He received a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Miami. After obtaining his degree, Roger worked at Jenkins & Charland, TLC, Terracon, and the Florida Board of Engineers.
Roger wed Lucille on December 27, 1986 in Ft. Myers, Florida.
He was an avid supporter of the Audubon Society and he was a member of the University of Miami Alumni, Kawanis, the Florida Engineering Society and received a lifetime achievement for his work with the March of Dimes.
Roger is survived by his two sons, Jason Jeffery and Christopher Cortese, his daughter-in-law Julie Cortese, his grandchildren, Dylan, Selina, Trent and Caleb, his father Richard Jeffery, and his siblings Tim Jeffery, Phil Jeffery, Don Jeffery, and Mary Arroyo.
Roger was an avid music lover, a supporter of the Miami Hurricanes, and enjoyed his friends and family gathering at his house for amazing holidays and get togethers.
Roger was predeceased by his loving wife Lucille Jeffery, his mother Wanetta Jeffery, and his brother Christopher Jeffery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to the Audubon Society or March of Dimes, two organizations Roger felt strongly about. We encourage attendees to wear a Hawaiian shirt or Miami Hurricane colors in honor of Roger,
A celebration of life for Roger will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734.
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