Roy L. Jeffers

October 4, 1927 - November 11, 2016

Roy L. Jeffers, 89, of Mentone, Indiana passed at 12:15 am, Friday, November 11, 2016 at Mason Health Care of Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on Oct. 4, 1927 in Yale, Illinois to Gail and Lela (Gifford) Jeffers. He owned and operated J&J Sales in Mentone for 42 years. He closed the Mentone store and retired in 2010. He was a graduate of Knox High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. He had been a member of the Mentone Lions Club for many years. He enjoyed playing solitaire, bowling, and watching over Mentone from his chair in front of the store. He was a Chicago Cub fan for over 80 years. Survivors and place of residence: Daughters – Juanita Saner – Warsaw, Ind. Mary and husband Kevin Leach – Larwill, Ind. Sons – Gary and wife Mary Katherine Jeffers – Rockville, Maryland Roger and wife Bonnie Jeffers – Bourbon, Ind. Sister – Betty Louise Nichols – Pierceton, Ind. 11 Grandchildren 36 Great Grandchildren 6 Great Great Grandchildren Several Nieces and Nephews Preceded in Death By: Sister – Ruth Wiard Brother – Bruce Jeffers Parents Time and Date of Services: 10:30 am, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 Place of Services: King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana Minister: Pastor Denny Bollenbacher Place of Burial: Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, Indiana Visitation Hours: 2 pm to 5 pm, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at King Memorial Home, Mentone, Indiana Memorial Contributions to: Mentone Lions Club