Joel A. Jeffries

Joel A. Jeffries, 68, of Chicago, IL passed away on Dec 28, 2023 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Joel was born on Feb 12, 1955 to Jack and Ruth Jeffries in Carroll, IA. They relocated in Vinton and Joel graduated from the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in 1973. He then attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids graduating in 1977. He went on to get his law degree from the University of Iowa graduating in 1982.

He married Colleen Anderson in 1982.

Joel is survived by his son, Paul (Marilynn), grandson Jake, sister, Kala (Kent) Hill, brother, Lyle (Karla), and brother-in-law Jeff (Faye) Gillispie.

Joel was preceded in death by his parents, Colleen (2022), sister Faye (2021), and brother-in-law Kent (2013).

God has called home a good and faithful servant.

A Memorial service will be held on Jan 27 at 11:00 at Montrose Baptist Church, 4411 Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL.

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RS January 12, 2024, 1:05 am Kala and the Jeffries Family,
The heart has a memory all its own. I remember your brother, Joel when we were in elementary school.
With Love and Sympathy
Roxy

K&CM January 12, 2024, 1:15 pm Sorry to hear of Joel passing, may God hold all family close in the coming days. Thinking and praying for all at this time.

BB January 12, 2024, 1:24 pm Sending sincere condolences and hugs to Kala and family. Losing a sibling is tough at any age. Prayers sent. Miss you!

VB January 12, 2024, 2:14 pm Kala, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. He was a very handsome young man.
Vicky Buckingham

NB January 12, 2024, 8:25 pm I have such good memories of all the Jeffries family! Sorry and shocked to learn of Joel's death. I did not know he had been ill. My sympathy to you Kala, Lyle and Paul and families.

JBF January 12, 2024, 9:56 pm Kala and Lyle, I’m so sorry to hear of Joel’s passing, I’ll never forget the old neighborhood, and your family was a big part of it. Thinking of you both during this difficult time.

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