FRANKLIN "DAN" JEFFRIES
March 25, 1943 - November 1, 2022
Age 79

Franklin D. “Dan” Jeffries, age 79, of Genoa, died November 1, 2022, at Bay Park Hospital. He was born March 25, 1943, in Moline, Ohio to the late Birthel Theodore and Katherine S. (Mason) Jeffries.

Dan graduated in 1962 from Clay High School, Oregon, Ohio where he starred on the football team. After graduation, he went on to work as a service manager at Spence Buick for many years. Changing occupations, He switched to truck driving for Preston Trucking and Jeep Corp where he retired in 2007. Dan was known by many as "Dutch Master" throughout his many years of truck driving.

Dan enjoyed shopping at flea markets, camping, traveling in his motor home, and watching NASCAR. He also spent many hours searching for rare collectibles and was a big Raiders football fan. He was extremely hard-working, organized, intelligent, and dedicated to his family.

He is survived by his son, Frank (Darla) Jeffries; granddaughter, Rachael Jeffries; great-granddaughter, Natalie Jeffries; siblings, Ted (Carol), Lee (Kathy), Jay (Judy), Shirley (Larry) Loy, Jack, Dwight (Cindy), Ron (Glenn Mullen), and David Jeffries; brother-in-law, Mike (Tonda) Nutt; sister-in-law, Sharon Nutt; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jackie (Nutt) in 2003; daughters, Donna Kay and Baby Girl Jeffries; sister, Connie; brother, Terry; sisters-in-law, Lori Jeffries and Sue Gower; and brother-in-law, James Nutt.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, November 7, from 2-8 p.m.; with funeral services on Tuesday, November 8, at 11:00 a.m. in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Avenue (west of Corey Road). Burial will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Visitation
Monday, November 07, 2022
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Funeral Ceremony
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
11:00 AM

Walker Funeral Home
5155 Sylvania Avenue
Toledo, OH 43623