Claude E. Jefcoat

Claude Edward Jefcoat, age 70, of Batesville,passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Baptist Memorial hospital of North MS in Oxford, MS.A Memorial Service for Claude will be held Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Batesville Church of Christ, 120 Eureka St. in Batesville MS. Michael Bates will be officiating. Claude was born March 20, 1946 in Ackerman, MS.  Claude served his country in the National Guard. He owned 61 Parts Center in Clarksdale for over 10 years and worked for Napa in Batesville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Devine Jefcoat, parents; H.D. and Flora Jefcoat and two brothers; Chester and Clyde Jefcoat. He is survived by two sons; Robert Jefcoat (Lauren) of Batesville, Kenneth Jefcoat (Jeremy) of Abbeville, Brother Bobby Jefcoat of Batesville, four sisters; Alma Cook of Clarksdale, Linda O'Brien of Litchfield, IL., Mary Thomas of Gore, OK., and Sheila Vick of Clarksdale, grandchildren; Ashton, Shauna, Reagan, Haliey, and Gabel, great-grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Kaden, Kameron, Kaylee, Jayden, Makinzie, and Haden.