Denver Jeffers Sr.

Denver Jeffers Sr., 87, of Frankfort, died on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born on March 9, 1929 in Grimm’s Landing, West Virginia,   the son of the late George and Opal Craig Jeffers. His wife, the former Mildred L. “Millie” Higginbotham, preceded him in death on January 26, 2007.

He is survived by two daughters; Joyce (Jack) Short and Robin (Terry) Jeffers of Frankfort, two sons; Denver (Diana) Jeffers of Frankfort and Anthony (Debra) Jeffers of Lucasville. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter and his twin sisters; Delcie Hankinson and Elcie Kuhn both of Columbus. Denver was preceded in death by three grandchildren and one brother, George.

Denver retired from Lennox Heating and Cooling where he was a welder.

Family and friends are asked to gather for a graveside service in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 2 p.m. Following the service, Denver’s cremains will be buried by his beloved wife, Millie. The EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, Frankfort is serving the family. Those wishing to sign Denver’s online register book may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.