Elba Jeffers, 85, of Clinton died Monday in his home.

Mr. Jeffers was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton and a veteran of World War I I. He served with the Naval Mobile Construction battalion from 1943 - 1945. Following his service in the Navy, he became co-owner and operator of J & K Gulf Service Station in Claxton, where he remained until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie King Jeffers.

Survivors include brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Elmer and Velvet Whaley of Clinton and Chandler and Maude King of Claxton; sister-in-law, Ottie King of Knoxville, several nieces and nephews and special friend and neighbor, Virginia Boyd of Clinton.

Funeral service will be 2 pm Thursday in Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the Rev. Samuel Dean officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery following the service.

Family will receive friends from 7 - 9 pm Wednesday.

Source:
Clinton Courier News
24 Aug. 1994