Jeffrey Scott Umfleet, 47, of Calvert City, Kentucky, formerly of Chaffee, Missouri, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at his home in the arms of his beautiful bride.
Jeff was born to Larry and Carol (Duncan) Umfleet on July 29, 1967 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. On November 28, 1992 he married Angela Marie Smith at the First Baptist Church of Chaffee, Missouri.
Jeff graduated from Chaffee High School in 1985. He attended Southeast Missouri State University, later earning his degree in Fire Protection Engineering from Penn State University. He worked in the field of sprinkler fitting since he was 18 years old, working for Premier Fire Protection, Inc. of Paducah, Kentucky. He was the Senior Vice President of Premier Fire Protection. Jeff served on the Board of Directors for Kentucky Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association. He was a Certified Kentucky Fire Sprinkler Inspector. Jeff was member of Sprinkler Fitter Union Local 669. He served on various committees for AGC of Western KY and participated with several functions for SIBA, Southern Illinois Builders Association. He attended and participated in several educational and networking opportunities with AFSA, American Fire Sprinkler Association. He also attended several leadership workshops and classes. Jeff was a member of the Elks Lodge in Benton, Kentucky. He was also reported to be an excellent golfer and co-pilot.
Jeff loved life and his family. He was always there to lend a hand to anyone in need. In his spare time you would find him with family and friends at the lake. He enjoyed boating, spending with MacKenzie, and playing with his dogs, Milo and Bella.
He is survived by his wife, Angela Marie Umfleet, of the home; sons Chaiz Rion Scheeter and Nicolis Brayden Umfleet; daughter-in-law Tiffany Richards Scheeter; grand-daughter MacKenzie Rion Scheeter, all of Calvert City, Kentucky; mother, Carol Umfleet, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, parents-in-law Janice and James Franks of Caldwell, Texas; brother, Michael (Angela) Umfleet of Scott City, Missouri; sisters, Robin (Mark) McKinley of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and Sheila Umfleet of Scott City, Missouri; brother in laws, Rob Smith of Calvert City, Kentucky and Randy (Robin) Smith, Jr. of Caldwell, Texas; nieces and nephews, Jason (Brandy) Umfleet, Josh Smith, Amber Smith, Kelsey Smith, Ashlyn McKinley, Duncan McKinley, Jarrett Mull, Abbie Umfleet, Luke Umfleet, Isabella Umfleet, Gabriel Umfleet, and Lucas Umfleet; grandmother, Virginia Duncan of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and grandmother-in-law, Alma Gilliam of Anna, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Umfleet and father-in-law, Randy Smith, Sr.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Collier Funeral Home in Benton, Kentucky. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Friday, September 19, 2014 at Collier Funeral Home. Burial and Butterfly release will follow service in Calvert City Cemetery located in Calvert City, Kentucky.
In lieu of flowers, Jeff requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society Memorial Foundation Hope Lodge of Nashville 2008 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203.
