Jeffie Eugene Fehr
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Jeffie Eugene Fehr

  • December 23, 1934 - October 23, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“Brenda, I just saw this about your father's passing. I am so sorry for your loss...please know I've said a prayer for you & the family. May the...Read More » ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Debbie Evans - Conway, AR

“Brenda, I was deeply sadden to hear of your dad's death. Losing one's dad is very hard. Emily is grieving the lost of her pseudograndpa. Again I'm...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Kerry Goodwin - Fort Smith, AR

“Iris, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. You and your family are in my prayers. ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Janet Robinson Stockton - Benton, AR

“I visited and prayed with Jeffie twice at the hospital. I worship with his sister Juanita and her husband John Francis. May you feel the presence...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Robert & Chery Stone - Mabelvale, AR

“Fehr Family, We all want you to know how happy we are to have been a part of Jeffie's life and to get to know such a wonderful man. So very sorry...Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Brianna Benton - AR

“My thoughts and prayers are with Jeffie's family at this time of loss. Many memories of our early years at Watson. ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Arlis McCullah - Redfield, AR

“Uncle Jeffie taught me a lot about life. Work hard, "it doesn't matter if you get grease in your hair", and how to have a blast at the lake. He will...Read More » ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Rachael Tomaskovic - Ludlow, MA

“Our numbers grow small but memories remain as yet another enters into eternal and peaceful sleep. ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Billy Charles Covey - Fort Smith, AR

“Jeff and I worked together for 27 years. ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: Robert Rossi - Little Rock, AR

“Fehr Family. I am so sorry of the lost of your Husband and Father. I will keep you in my prayers. ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Zina Underwood - Cabot, AR

“I am so sorry for your loss. I bet Jeff and my Dad (Jimmy Davis) are reliving memories of the Arkansas Gazette Composing Room and Jimmy's Lawnmower...Read More » ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Starlia Aubrey - AR

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the passing of your dad. Dad's are very special people in our lives. ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Nancy Weaver - Witts Springs , AR

“My prayers are with you and your family. May God keep you close at this time of need. ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Lakeshia Johnson - AR

“Iris, I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May God comfort you and your family. I didn't know your father, but if he raised you he was a...Read More » ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Ronnie Beggs - Little Rock, AR

“Condolences & Prayer's to family ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Kent Ballew - Little Rock, AR


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Jeffie Eugene Fehr, 76, of Little Rock entered into heaven on Sunday, October 23, 2011. He was born in Watson, Arkansas on December 23, 1934 and was the son of the late Franklin and Ruby Fehr. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict stationed in Kaiserslatern, West Germany in 1953 where he met his wife of 57 years, Elisabeth Krick Fehr. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to Arkansas and trained and worked as a composing machinist for the Arkansas Gazette for 27 years. He was the owner and operator of a tractor trailer and hauled for Oakley Brothers in North Little Rock. Upon retirement, he had a small engine repair shop. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. He was a member of Crystal Hill Baptist Church in Little Rock, the American Legion and the VFW Post 9095. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Franklin and Roy Fehr and his sister, Dorothy Hammond. He is survived by his wife, Elisabeth Fehr; daughters Brenda Kilbury (husband- David Kilbury) and Iris Fehr: grandchildren Kaitlin Kilbury, Tim Yeldell and Ben Yeldell; his brother Charles Fehr; sisters Juanita Francis, Patty Sharp, Patricia Perrien and Betty Boyd; many cousins, nieces and nephews. The family is very thankful for all of the wonderful care he received during his illness from St. Vincent's Cardiovascular Surgical Unit and Baptist Long Term Acute Care Unit. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Crystal Hill Baptist Church in Little Rock.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 26 at Crystal Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Ballard, officiating. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening (Tuesday) from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St. Little Rock (501) 661-9111. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.