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Heroes & Villains => Holte Enders in the Sky => Topic started by: Mike Jeffries on November 23, 2012, 06:40:57 PM

Title: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: Mike Jeffries on November 23, 2012, 06:40:57 PM
Our Dad, former Secretary and other positions in the then Telford Villa supporters club.   Took us as a family to Rotterdam and obviously a major reason why I'm Claret and Blue.  But more than all of that our Dad who died unexpectedly on Monday.  Each day since through the shock and grieving, I've been overwhelmed by the sheer volume of love and affection people had for him. It hurts like hell, but we're working hard as a family to support our Mom and each other in the process.  We love you Dad xxx
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: Louzie0 on November 23, 2012, 06:46:47 PM
Really sorry to hear that you've lost your Dad, Mike.  What lovely tributes to him, in your words on here and in the personal expressions of love and affection you have mentioned in your post. All the best toyou and your family and enjoy remembering him.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: darren woolley on November 23, 2012, 06:51:30 PM
I'm sorry for your loss RIP.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: villajk on November 23, 2012, 06:55:27 PM
Thinking of you and your family, Mike.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 23, 2012, 07:03:36 PM
Sorry for your loss mate.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: Fin Feds Dad on November 23, 2012, 07:17:20 PM
Sorry for your loss - another proper holte ender in the sky - RIP x
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: flybo on November 23, 2012, 07:46:16 PM
So sorry to here of your loss hope you and your family are ok at this sad time.
RIP Holte Ender in the sky
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on November 23, 2012, 08:07:46 PM
So sorry to hear that Mike.
Stay strong for your Mom.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 23, 2012, 08:09:18 PM
Sorry to hear that Mike, thoughts to you and your family. RIP
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: bertlambshank on November 23, 2012, 08:17:40 PM
Thoughts are with you and your family Mike.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: Kingthing on November 23, 2012, 08:55:42 PM

Lost my Dad this year mate, It's difficult, my heart goes out to you and your family.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: steamer on November 23, 2012, 09:06:30 PM
Hope he meets my dad in heaven and they can discuss what we post.
Condolences
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: Lobsterboy on November 23, 2012, 09:23:16 PM
Sorry for your loss; hope he will be looking down on a Villa win tomorrow
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: JD on November 24, 2012, 12:25:35 AM
Sorry for your loss Mike. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: amfy on November 24, 2012, 02:24:34 PM
I was really sad to hear about your dad's death. It seems unbelievable that he was at Halesowen with us for the Petrov game on Sunday, and gone only the next day. I can't imagine the level of shock you are feeling. In time it will be a good memory that you spent that last day with him watching all of those old Villa stars - it is like the story of you and your Dad kind of came full circle. Glad you are hoping to make it to the game to day and looking forward to seeing you later x
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: Dave Cooper please on November 24, 2012, 02:48:31 PM
Sincere condolences Mike, stay strong and cherish the memories.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on November 24, 2012, 09:12:52 PM
Really sorry to hear that Mike. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: VILLA MOLE on November 24, 2012, 09:15:38 PM
sorry for your loss
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: Lizz on November 29, 2012, 11:38:51 PM
Reiterate what's already been posted. Sympathies to you and your family.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: dave shelley on December 02, 2012, 06:56:08 PM
Only just seen this Mike, please accept my condolences and never be afraid to share your memories, they're the one thing no one can take from you.  May he rest in peace.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: Whiney MacWhineface on December 02, 2012, 08:11:33 PM
There's a line from a Laurie Anderon song that comes t mind when I remember my Dad:

"When my Father died it was like a whole library had burned down"

There's so much you remember and will always carry with you, but there's always the sense that there's o much you can't refer to any more.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: Dave Cooper please on December 02, 2012, 10:01:11 PM

There's so much you remember and will always carry with you, but there's always the sense that there's o much you can't refer to any more.
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That is brilliant, and has just bought a tear to my eye.
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: Mike Jeffries on December 03, 2012, 03:56:43 PM
That is pretty damn moving isn't it! (Thanks Rocket Reducer).

And thanks to everyone whose contributed to the thread, Dad's funeral is tomorrow - obviously it will be hard, but we have a real celebration of his life planned and that's the best way to honour his memory without a shred of a doubt!

Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: amfy on December 04, 2012, 05:42:41 PM
Lovely send of for your Dad today Mike! Well done to all of you for your well chosen words for the service. Thank you for inviting us to be part of the day. x
Title: Re: Ronald James Jeffries: 3/11/41 - 19/11/12
Post by: peter w on January 23, 2013, 08:09:41 PM
Sorry for your loss Mike.
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