Phillip Noel Jeffries, 49, Produce Manager

He was born July 23, 1957 in West Virginia. Phillip and his family moved to Elyria when he was in 2nd grade. Amherst has been his home for the last eight years.

He was employed with the IGA in Olmsted Township for five years as a produce manager. Phillip enjoyed spending time with his family, going to garage sales, fishing, baseball and basketball.

Survivors include his wife of fifteen years, Kimberly Lynn Jeffries (nee: Hicks); his son Kurtis Jeffries at home; his daughter Demetria Jeffries of vermilion, Megan Jeffries and Sadie Jeffries, both of Elyria, mother Yvonne Jeffries (nee: Rhodes) of West Virginia; his grandson Gavin Russell; his brother David Jeffries of South Caroline; and his sisters Connie Cummings of West Virginia and Christine Wysocky of Lorain.

He was preceded in death by his father William Jeffries in 2000.

Friends may call Monday, May 07, 2007, from 2 – 4an d7-9 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Avenue, Amherst. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home. The Rev. James Deulley, pastor of Elyria Foursquare Church will officiate.

Arrangements are being handled by the Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001.