He was born on July 11, 1934 to Thomas and Dessie Jeffries in Washington, PA. He worked at Tracy's Market, Genuine Parts, and retired as a machinist from Hinerman's Automotive - where he was well-known in his ability to fix ANYTHING. He enjoyed playing his steel hawaiian guitar, playing games with his family - especially horseshoes, cornhole, and playing pool. Every Wednesday night, he loved playing 500 Rummy with his daughter, Vickie. He also loved to hunt and fish. He was well-known as Poncho on a CB radio and was a CB'er for years. His best time was family gatherings.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Diana Jeffries; children, Kathy Flory, Vickie Teegarden (Mark), Jeff Jeffries (Melinda), and Keith H. Jeffries; stepdaughter, Lynn Fonner; brother, Paul Jeffries; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Chester Jeffries; and seven siblings, Harold, Harlan, Allen, Evelyn, Jean, Margretta, and David.
Visitation will be held on October 28, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd, Jefferson, PA 15344. A Funeral Service will be held on October 29, 2026 at 11:00 am at Hewitt Presbyterian Church, 1206 Crucible Rd., Rices Landing, PA 15357; burial to follow at Greene County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy at https://www.foundationforpn.org/ or Hewitt Presbyterian Church.
