Don Keith Jeffries

Nov. 5, 1942-Sept. 21, 2020

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Don Keith Jeffries, 77, of Roachdale passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in New Maysville Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest next to his first wife, Donna. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing.

Don was born Nov. 5, 1942, at Roachdale, to the late Earl Wayne and Florence Ellen (Thomas) Jeffries. He grew up in Putnam County on the family farm, and graduated from Bainbridge High School with the class of 1960.

Don married Donna Lee Barker on Sept. 23, 1961. She preceded him in death Nov. 1, 2012. He married Kaye (Harlan) Raikes on July 10, 2016.

Don was a “100%” farmer and horseman. The “Rafter J” was his brand, hard work and integrity bore his name. He enjoyed being on the farm and his quarter horses. Don was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the National Cutting Horse Association.

Survivors include: wife Kaye; children, Rita (Jerry) Willis of New Maysville and Allen (Cindy) Jeffries of Crawfordsville; step-children, Kim (Jim) Cox and Scott (Markanna) White, all of Plainfield; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be given to one’s favorite charity in memory of Don.

Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home Danville entrusted with the arrangements.

Online guestbook at www.weaverandrandolphfuneralhomes.com.


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