Melvin Louis Jeffords, Sr.

Melvin Louis Jeffords Sr., born December 6, 1939, to Virgil and Maudie Owens Jeffords, passed away October 22, 2026.
Melvin worked as a welder and was a proud member of Boilermakers Local 40 for 65 years. He was also a member of the Bay City Masonic Lodge #771. His dedication to his trade and commitment to his fraternal organizations reflected the values of hard work, loyalty, and service that guided his life.
Following his retirement, Melvin developed a passion for rock hunting. He spent many days exploring the fields of the Unionville Bottoms with his good friend, Roy Wetherington, who preceded him in death. Their friendship and shared love of the outdoors brought him much happiness during his retirement years.
Melvin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Nadine McCree Jeffords; his son, Kelvin Jeffords Sr. (Kathy Myers Bush) of Harrisburg, Illinois; his daughter, Rhonda Quinn (John) of Grand Rivers, Kentucky; and his daughter-in-law, Patty Jeffords of Dixon Springs, Illinois.
He was the proud grandfather of Kelvin Jeffords Jr. (Rachael) of Paducah, Kentucky, Melvin Jeffords III (Rebecca) of Grantsburg, Illinois, Aaron Jeffords of Dixon Springs, Illinois, and Audrey Gainey (Hunter) of Tiline, Kentucky.
Melvin was also blessed with six great-grandchildren: Kennadi McKendree (Gavin) of Metropolis, Illinois, Kane Jeffords of Grantsburg, Illinois, Brenna Jeffords and Hunter Jeffords of Dixon Springs, Illinois, and Ava Quinn and Hutson Gainey of Tiline, Kentucky. He was additionally blessed with one great-great-granddaughter, Rynlee McKendree of Metropolis, Illinois.
He is survived by his brother, Alan Jeffords of Brookport, Illinois; his sister-in-law, Barbara McCree of St. Louis, Missouri; his aunt, Peggy Anderson of Goreville, Illinois and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Maudie Owens Jeffords; his son, Melvin Jeffords Jr.; his great-grandson, Kale Eugene Jeffords; his sister, Bernice Jones and her husband Harold Jones; his brother, Aubrey Jeffords and wife Linda Jeffords; his sister-in-law, Cindy Jeffords; his parents-in-law, Willis and Zella Mae McCree; and his brothers-in-law, Willis McCree and Ronnie McCree and Ronnie’s wife, Jane McCree.
Masonic rites will be held at 2 pm on Monday, October 26, 2026 followed by the funeral service at Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Tate officiating. Burial will follow in Otterbein Cemetery.
 Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026 from 11 am to 2 pm at Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kelvin Jeffords Jr., Aaron Jeffords, Melvin Jeffords III, John Quinn, Kane Jeffords, and Jimmy Nix.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com