Billy Jeffers, 50, went to be with his family on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007.

He was born Feb. 12, 1957, in Cleveland to Willard and Delilah (nee Blancet). He was co-owner of Jeffers Lawn Maintenance with his family. He also was a longtime truck driver and loved his yard, garage and bar he finished. Mr. Jeffers enjoyed fishing, playing pool and working on cars, and he loved family traditions. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Gail (nee Ruf); daughter, Tabitha (David) Black; son, Scott (Jessica) Jeffers; grandsons and buddies, Austin, Zachary and Dylan; mother-in-law, Grace Ruf; sisters, Becky, Rita and Judy (Bill); brothers, Jim and Don; lots of nieces and nephews; and Brock; as well as his friends that he considered extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David; and grandparents.

Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Brunswick Chapel, 3300 Center Road. Dr. John Mills will officiate.

Visiting hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Billy Jeffers Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.