AUGUST 30, 1936 – DECEMBER 30, 2022
Larry E. Jefferis, age 86 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 20, 2022 at 11:10 AM at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Born in West Alexandria, Preble County on August 8, 1936 he was a son to the late Raymond & Glenna (Younce) Jefferis. Larry was a graduate of West Alexandria High School, class of 1956. Larry was a proud United States Army veteran, having served from 1960-1962 in the Army Corp of Engineers. He had worked as crew leader for DP&L for 36 years. His true passion was being a conservationist. He had turned his family farm into a conservation easement and federal wetland reserve, and had planted thousands of native trees, flowers, and grasses on the farm. Larry was the recipient of the Darke County Ohio Soil and Water Conservation District 2014 Cooperator of the Year. He was was an avid hunter. Larry also supported the Matt Light Youth Foundation. He was a loving and caring man, and will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Jefferis, and his two brothers Dennis and Allen Jefferis.
Survived by his daughter LeeAnn J. Hritz, grandson Wilder Hritz, as well as a niece, nephews and many friends in the community.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 2:30 PM- 3:30 PM with a short service to follow at 3:30 PM with Pastor Todd Reish presiding. Military Honors will be conducted by the Greenville Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Matt Light Foundation. Fond memories may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Jefferis family.