Conway A. Jeffress Jr. Obituary

Conway A. Jeffress Age 79. February 13, 2023 Loving husband of Louise (Ross) of 54 years. Loving father of Conway A (Tara) III and Virginia (Al Weinger) Jeffress. Proud grandfather of Emily, Charles, Hannah and Curtis. Great-grandpa to Abigail. Dear brother of Joy, Fay, and the late Mildred and Bertie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dr. Jeffress was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 17, 1943 to the late Conway A. Sr and Bertie (Hamlette) Jeffress. Conway was a proud educator for 57 years. He was President of Schoolcraft College working along side mayors, commissioners, senators, governors and this country's executive branch.

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O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Homes

Updated by : Stanley Jeffress

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February 20, 2023

Richard Allen wrote a sympathy message

“Cousin & Dr. Conway (Buddy) Jeffress, Jr. was a dedicated, intelligent, & fantastic family man. whose academic vision, leadership, & hard work helped him to lead the Schoolcraft College & other academic institutions to great accomplishments. Yet, Buddy was humble & principled to our family & students, alike. My colodences to his immediate family & the Jeffress family, concerning his passing away. We were/are blessed to have Dr. Jeffress in our family. Thanks. Cousin Richard W. Allen”

February 18, 2023

Stacey Daniels wrote a sympathy message

“I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Cousin Buddy, who was such an accomplished person and asset to the family and community. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and college community. Rena Allen Daniels. (Daughter of Joan Jeffress Allen)”