Jay W. Jefferis

Jay Walter Jefferis, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the Cardinal House in Cambridge, Ohio with his children, grandchildren, his faithful friend Alice, and the caring and compassionate staff of the Cardinal House providing comfort to him in his final hours. Jay was born on April 21, 1933 in Cambridge, Ohio, the son of the late Walter David Jefferis and Mabel (Parry) Jefferis. Throughout high school and upon graduating from Cambridge High School in 1951, Jay worked with his father and brother in the family businesses of G and J Motors and Jefferis Motors. He later became co-owner of Jefferis Motors with his brother John and served as President of the company for 39 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, attending car shows and auctions, boating at Salt Fork and Seneca lakes, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. During his years as a local businessman, he was actively involved in many organizations. He was a member of the Cambridge J-Cees, a member of the Rotary International for 25 years, the Vice President and President of the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Ohio Auto Dealers, the National Auto Dealers, the local Dodge Dealers, the Dodge Dealer Advisory Association, the Dealer Council for Dodge and Dodge Trucks and was the President of the Guernsey County New Car Dealers Association. He was a life-long member of the Ninth Street United Methodist Church, a member of the local Eagles, Moose, and Elks clubs, a member of Lodge #632 and the Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, a member of the Aladdin Temple Shrine of Columbus, a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, a Special Deputy -Guernsey County Sheriff's Department, President of the Cambridge Booster's Club, and Vice President of the Cambridge 250 Club -Cambridge High School. After retirement, Jay was a regular volunteer at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center until his illness prevented him from participating and was a member of the SEORMC Centurion Club. Jay's family and friends will always remember his devotion to his family, his kindness and big heart, his sense of humor, quick smile, and easy laugh, and for the love he shared with each of them throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53years, Patricia Louese St.Clair Jefferis on November 19, 2005 as well as his parents, his brother, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law. He leaves behind to cherish his memory a son Steven Jay Jefferis (Cathy) of Delaware, a daughter Sue Ellen Jefferis Valentine (Daniel) of Fort Myers, Florida, grandchildren Sarah, and Jay of Ft. Myers and Julie, and Stevie of Delaware, a sister Jan of Senecaville, a brother-in-law David St. Clair (Beatrice) or San Bernadino, Ca., a sister-in-law Ellen Robbins St. Clair of Norwalk, Ct., several nieces and nephews, and his faithful and loving friend Alice Stoneking, of Cambridge, Ohio. Visitation will be held at the Bundy-Law Funeral Home on Friday, August 2, 2013 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be held at Ninth Street United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 11:00 am. Burial will be in the Northwood Cemetery. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com

Jay W. Jefferis

April 21, 2013 - July 30, 2013