"Janie, Staci and Shane - we were so very sorry to hear about Dewey. I always enjoyed it when Dewey was around - he was quiet, yet very interesting and fun. I'm sorry for the big hole this will leave in all your lives - the sign of a good man and a life well-lived. We'll be holding you all in the light. Love, Sally & Debbie"
In loving memory of
Milo Joseph "Dewey" Jefferies Jr.
December 5, 1947 - May 12, 2019
Milo JosephDeweyJefferies Jr., 71, died Sunday, May 12,2019at his rural Jonesboro residence.
Dewey was born on December 5,1947in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Milo Joseph Jefferies Sr. and Betty L. (McDaniel) Jefferies. He attended Marion High School and served in the Army. Dewey was a pole barn builder. He had worked for Wicks Building, Fairmount Builders and retired from Trice Buildings where he had worked for 15 years. Dewey was a family man that enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing and gardening.
Dewey is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Janie L. (Thompson) Jefferies. They were married on May 24, 1969. Two children; Staci A. Jefferies, and Shane C. Jefferies, two granddaughters; Alexis andBrittaniJefferies, all of Fairmount, three sisters; Deborah (Larry) Thompson, Matthews,DeleneKramer, Indianapolis, andDeeDee(Russ) Kinder,LaFontaine, two sisters-in-law; Darlene Dunham, Jonesboro and Marylou (Marcus) Winslow, Jonesboro.
Dewey was preceded in death by his parents and sister,DaenaShaffer.
Armes-HuntFuneral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana are handling private arrangements request by Dewey.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gilead Ministries in care of the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Although I can't say I new Dewey that well, I can remember his quiet demeanor and love of fish. He fathered a very sweet dear friend of mine (Stacie). My sympathies to his family. May you rest in peace!"
"Staci, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers/"
"All of you are on our minds and in our hearts just now. Prayers for your family as you come together to celebrate Deweys life.Jack and Sidenia Stace"
"Janie and family our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family if there is anything we can do please let us know Dennis, Theresa, Brooke and Donovan"
"Staci,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."
"So very sorry to hear this, Dewey was a great man. My prayers are with the entire family."
"To Stac, Shane, and Mrs. Jefferies, I am praying for you all. Muchlove, Jodie"
"Janie So sorry to hear of Dewy passing.Prayers for you and your family."
"our thoughts and prayers to the familyJane Jackson"
"Dewey! Youre a great man who will be missed! You were a big part of my early life and I will always remember your crazy antics! Such a fun and reliable person...Ill miss you!"
"Uncle Dewey was and always will be a great man in my eyes. Always willing to help you when needed. Loved to sit around at family dinners and just have good conversations about whatever was goin on at that time in life. God blessed us all with having him in our lives. Rest in peace Dewey. Aunt Janie, Stacie, Shane, Alexis and Brit my thoughts are with you all. Love always!"