Earl Eugene Jeffries

died peacefully in Huntsville, Alabama on March 26, 2022. He

was preceded in death by his parents Betty Tarter Jeffries and

Everett Jeffries, his loving wife of 69 years, Marcelyn

McKnight Jeffries, his daughter Kathryn McDaniel and two

infant sons. He is survived by his daughter Saundra Perry and

son Douglas Jeffries. He was known as Papaw to his

Grandchildren Kimberly Kunst (Keith), Ely Perry, Rebecca

Salinas (Jonathon) and Zachary Jeffries and his great

Grandchildren, Elizabeth Kunst, Meghan Kunst, Kate Kunst,

Osmani Perry, George Perry, Yamari Perry and Genevieve

Salinas.

Jeff and Marcie married on January 14 th , 1951. They traveled

the world in the Air Force and later traveled the country in

their campers. He loved traveling, camping and the outdoors.

Jeff was born in Mitchell, Indiana and enlisted in the Army Air

Corp on March 13, 1947. He served his country faithfully for

26 years. Jeff also served the State of Alabama in the

Department of Industrial Relations for 22 years prior to

retiring.

He was a long-time member of Morningview and Eastern Hills

Baptist Churches in Montgomery.

He was a 32 nd degree Mason and Past Master in both the

Andrew Jackson Lodge and the Keystone Lodge. He was an

honored member of the Alcazar Shrine where he attained his

33 rd degree and served as the Entertainment Chairman for 25

years.

Funeral Services for Earl E. Jeffries (Jeff) will be Saturday,

April 9 th at 2PM at Leak Memory Chapel with visitation 1

hour prior. Masonic graveside services with Military honors

will immediately follow at Greenwood Cemetary.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WhiteChapel-GreenwoodFH.com for the Jeffries family.