Mr. Jeffery Allen Rumford, 61岁, passed away Tuesday, 6月15日, 2021 at his home at 5820 Willowbrook Street, 堡的草坪, SC. He had suffered a number of medical problems throughout life. At birth he had osteogenesis imperfecta and more recently pneumonia. He suffers no more and resides with His Lord and Savior. Jeffery was born November 11, 1959 in Columbia, 南卡罗来纳. He was the second child to John Russell Rumford and Sara Edwards Rumford. Jeffery attended 堡的草坪 Elementary School and graduated from Lewisville High School in 1978. He attended Coker College in Hartsville, 南卡罗来纳 and graduated in 1983 with the Bachelor of Arts degree in History. After graduation from Coker College, he was employed at Catawba Fish Camp, Inc for some 29 years as a cook. Jeffery retired with disability in 2012 due to his physical issues which continued until his death. Throughout his life Jeff never complained of his condition handling it with grace, 尊严, 和勇气. Jeffery was an avid reader accumulating many books which he treasured. He wrote poetry, one volume of which was published. He was engaged in writing other books. Jeffery attended 堡的草坪 Methodist Church and received membership there. He was a loving, gracious, compassionate, caring man who leaves many friends and loved ones. Jeffery is survived by his father, 约翰·拉姆福德, 他的母亲, 莎拉拉姆福德, 一个兄弟, James Russell Rumford (Lisa), 一个侄子, Brantley Russell Rumford, 一个侄女, Lindsey Childers (Kyle) and a great nephew, Preston Lane Childers, his aunt Ellen Edwards (Jimmy) and numerous cousins. The family would like to thank Dr. Amit Shah for his dedicated care for Jeffery as his primary care physician. More recently, his care with SC House Calls and Kindred 首页 Health. So, we must say farewell and God Speed to one who was kind, 好, a certainty of honor, 对所有, 谁认识他?, whose life was gentle who left behind a pocket full of memories for us all. 愿上帝保佑他. 喜欢他. Take care of him until the rest of us come along for he graced our lives. The words of his nephew Brantley are appropriate; The Lord got a 好 one today. You taught me so much in your lifetime and I will always remember your positive mindset even though you were dealt a tough life you always found a way to look ahead and think positively. You touched many lives. God gave you many gifts. You always expressed your love for me. I can’t say how much I love you. You battled illness all your life and taught me to stay the course. Now you are fully restored in perfect union with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Rumford will be 11:00 am Tuesday, 6月22日, 2021 at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral 首页 officiated by Rev. 尼尔·马龙·永格. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in 堡的草坪. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 am, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Flowers are graciously accepted. 代替鲜花, memorials may be made to Elmwood Cemetery in 堡的草坪, SC, 邮政信箱54号, 堡的草坪, 南卡罗来纳, 29714. An online guest register is available for condolences on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com. Burgess Funeral 首页 and Crematory of Lancaster is caring for the family of Mr. 杰弗瑞拉姆福德.