Funeral service for Billy J. “Bill” Jeffries, 76, will be Friday, August 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.  at Cleo Springs Church of the Nazarene.  Burial will follow at Square Cedar Cemetery with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena.  Viewing will be Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be held in the Cleo Springs Church of the Nazarene on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Square Cedar Cemetery.

Billy Joe Jeffries was born February 4, 1935 in Cherokee, Oklahoma to Jess William and Velma Bain Jeffries.  He passed from this life on August 9, 2011 in Enid, Oklahoma at the age of 76.

Bill grew up in the Aline and Cleo area, and he attended school at Elm Flat and Cleo Springs. He married his high school sweetheart, Neva Marie Mitchell, on July 4, 1954 in Enid, Oklahoma.  They made their home on a farm in the Ringwood area but later moved to Enid.  Bill worked for Hackney Iron and Steel for 19 years. After moving back to the farm, he continued working and farming until retirement in 1997.  Three children were born to Bill and Neva: Ricky Joe; Janet Ray; and Marcy Lynette.

Bill is survived by his wife, Neva; one son and wife, Rick and Susan; two daughters, Janet Atchison and Marcy and Jeff Wichert; eight grandchildren, Jeff Davidson and Amber, Jeremy Jeffries, Jason Atchison, Levi Jeffries and Amanda, Zach Jeffries and Laci, Nicholas John and Mindy, Ashley Kitchen and T.J., and Jordan John; ten great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess Jeffries and Velma Jeffries.

Memorials may be made to the Cleo Springs Church of the Nazarene Children's Ministries.

May this tribute bring comforting words and pleasant memories during this difficult time. It has been an honor serving your family.
Lanman Funeral Home Staff

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Neva & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was one of the nicest, most polite men that I've ever known.  He was always so friendly and went out of his way to make us both feel welcome at Church.  He will be missed.  Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Elmer & Sue Tuxhorn

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