Larry J. Jeffries

Rev. Larry J. Jeffries, 71, of Conway went to be with the Lord Sunday October 16, 2011. He was born October 8, 1940 in Conway to the late C. Wayne and Lucille (Gilley) Jeffries. Larry was also preceded in death by his infant sister, Modena Kay. Larry accepted Jesus as his savior on Mothers Day, 1978. He became a devoted teen leader until God called him into the ministry at the age of 41. Larry pastored Immanuel Nazarene Church in Perryville, Pleasant Hill Nazarene Church in the Centerville Community east of Greenbrier, Russellville Nazarene Church, and Living Water Nazarene Ministry in Little Rock. He retired three times due to health problems, but was always available to fill in at churches when needed. Larry will long be remembered for his selfless giving to others, his gentle spirit, and his sense of humor. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sandra, a son, Greg Jeffries and wife Sheila, a brother, Wayne Jeffries and wife Lavada, grandchildren, Kristin, and Joshua, and sister-in-law, Susan Trent and husband Barry, nephew, Bryan Trent and wife Dawne, niece, April (Trent) Ricketson and husband Cole all of Conway, two great-nieces, Paige Trent of Conway and Morgan Trent of Wooster, and a great-nephew, John Trent of Wooster. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday October 19th at First Church of The Nazarene in Conway with Reverends David Brantley, Tim Kellerman, and Jim Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. (501-327-7727). Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.