Melvin Louis Jeffords, Sr., 86, of Brookport, IL, died October 22, 2026. Melvin was born December 6, 1939. Arrangements are by Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.
Updated · Source: Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home
He spent his career as a welder and belonged to a boilermakers union local for decades, as well as a Masonic lodge. After retiring he enjoyed rock hunting in local fields with a close friend who has since died. He was married for many years and leaves behind children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family.
Summarized from the full obituary at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.
Services
- Oct26
Gathering
Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home
Monday at 2 pm · 7742 S US 45 Rd, Brookport, IL 62910
- Oct26
Visitation
Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home
Monday at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm · 7742 S US 45 Rd, Brookport, IL 62910
- Oct26
Funeral service
Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home
Monday at 2:00 pm · 7742 S US 45 Rd, Brookport, IL 62910
- Oct26
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- When is Melvin Louis Jeffords, Sr.’s funeral service?
- Melvin Louis Jeffords, Sr.’s funeral service is October 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm, at Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home, 7742 S US 45 Rd, Brookport, IL 62910.
- When is the visitation for Melvin Louis Jeffords, Sr.?
- Visitation for Melvin Louis Jeffords, Sr. is October 26, 2026, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, at Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home.
- How old was Melvin Louis Jeffords, Sr.?
- Melvin Louis Jeffords, Sr. of Brookport, IL was 86 when Melvin died on October 22, 2026; Melvin was born December 6, 1939.
- Which funeral home is handling Melvin’s arrangements?
- Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home is handling arrangements for Melvin Louis Jeffords, Sr. and publishes the full obituary, guestbook and flower orders on its website.