Jack Jeffries Obituary

Age - 84

September 12, 2023

Clemson, SC

Jack Bradford Jeffries '84' of Clemson, South Carolina, passed away on September 3, 2023. He is survived by his spouse Mary Germany Jeffries, their daughters Susan Jeffries Loeschner, Annie Jeffries Hardt (Scott), their son James Bradford Jeffries (MaryJo), and their grandchildren Benton Sawyer Hardt (Aspen), Elizabeth Hannah Loeschner, Theodore Bradford Loeschner, Jacklyn Elizabeth Jeffries, and Dominic Bradford Jeffries. He is preceded in death by his parents Bradford Ernest Jeffries, Susanna Gilroy Jeffries, and his siblings Marilyn Jeffries Schwaberow and Paul A Jeffries. Jack enjoyed outdoor sports and recreation, including boating, fishing, and attending sporting events. As an alumnus of The Ohio State University, he was a passionate supporter of the Buckeyes, most notably its football team and marching band. Most of all, Jack cherished the times he spent with his family, especially with his five grandchildren, of which he was so very proud. To most who met him, Jack will be remembered for his remarkable wit and wonderful sense of humor. For his family and close friends, Jack will be remembered as the beloved father to Susie, Annie, and Jim, and devoted husband for over 65 years to the love of his life, Mary. n lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society "Raise Your Way" in honor of Jack Bradford Jeffries. https://raiseyourway. donordrive. com/campaign/Jack-B-Jeffries Or call: 800-227-2347 A celebration of Life is planned with the Family.

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