Linwood Earl Jeffries III, age 60, of Middleburg Florida, went home to the Lord on July 4, 2022, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, his sister Donna said he went out with a Bang and knowing Linwood he would agree.
Linwood was born in Quonset Point Rhode Island to Linwood Earl Jeffries Jr and Kathern Horn Jeffries, they moved to Rhoda Spain for 3 years and moved back to Jacksonville Florida where his father was stationed for the duration of his Naval career due to Linwood was diagnosed with a fibrous sarcoma of the wrist.
Linwood is survived by his wife Carol Jeffries, sister Donna Jeffries and unofficial brother & lifelong friend Jerry Graff.
Linwood was proceeded in death by his mother Kathern Horn Jeffries and father Linwood Earl Jeffries Jr.
Linwood was in ROTC at Ed White High School and wanted to go into the army to drive a tank but was not able to join the army due to losing his Kneecap as a young teen. Linwood always said he lost his kneecap in a KISSING accident, he kissed a van at 30 mph on a moped.
As a young man Linwood spent many nights preaching at the Trinity Rescue Mission when he was in college, he also worked in the Bus ministry at Trinity Baptist Church. Later he was a children’s Sunday school teacher. He last served as Awana’s teacher at Center Point Baptist church before he had to quit due to his health.
Linwood was avid reader he Loved books on history (any kind including Bible, American, military and more), watching documentaries, making history videos and visiting historical sites. He was going to college to become a History professor but had to quit college 3 credits short of getting his BA at UNF due to his health. He went on to make farming and unusual food tasting videos with his wife on YouTube channel “LCJ Farms”.
Linwood never met a stranger, and you were not just a friend to him you were Family.
• Memorial Visitation service 07/14/2022 time 5-8 pm – Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32221
• Memorial Service 07/15/2022 time 2 – 3 pm – Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32221
• Grave side services to follow at Trinity Baptist Church in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens at 800 Hammond Blvd,
Jacksonville, FL 32221
Russell Robertson
October 15, 2022, 9:32 am
Jerry Graff: Unofficial Brother and lifelong friend. I remember Linwood fighting, he was a terrible fighter, but he would not back down from anyone even thou he knew he would lose the fight. Linwood was a true fighter in everything in his life
Russell Robertson
October 15, 2022, 9:33 am
Jared O’Hair: Nephew I enjoyed the time we spent shooting targets, talking about growing unusual fruit trees and seeing who could grow one first from seed or cuttings.
Russell Robertson
October 15, 2022, 9:33 am
Les O’Hair: brother n law We worked together at Vanguard Plastic’s for a few years and after putting in a 12-hour night shift we would go out to breakfast to relax and we had some good conversations about, the Bible, life and fishing. Later on, we went on we went fishing together many times, caught nothing but had a lot of good fellowship.
Russell Robertson
October 15, 2022, 9:33 am
Mary O’Hair: sister n law If I were to use one word to describe my brother-in-law Linwood, it would be unique. He was truly one of a kind. Weather it was from his red hair that never seemed to change as he aged, or his infectious laugh that would compel you to join in or his compassionate heart that often caused him to cry along with you or all the silly songs that he was constantly singing he Linwood owned it all. His adventurous side to try strange and unusual foods made for good entertainment as well. Especially if he could not hide how much he disliked something. Linwood you may have left this world behind, but you have left your unique imprint on us all. This is not our final goodbye – this is until we meet again
Russell Robertson
October 15, 2022, 9:33 am
Dana Robertson-Erskine: Niece I remember growing up with Uncle Linwood at our Christmas parties, making videos about weird and interesting food and talking about college classes when I went back to school. I always enjoyed talking about classes I was taking with Uncle Linwood. Once time, I was taking a web design course and I chose “Happy Farming” as my final project. I did a web design for “LCJ Farms” Uncle Linwood and Aunt Carols YouTube Channel. I talked to Uncle Linwood about what to add to the page and we even talked about our favorite YouTubers. When I got married, my husband Caleb bonded with him over YouTube, games and being outdoors. I had great memories with Uncle Linwood, and I loved him very much. I will miss him but I know his body is healed and he is probably making more YouTube videos for all of us to watch later.
Russell Robertson
October 15, 2022, 9:34 am
Matt Robertson: Nephew Love you Uncle Linwood. I will miss you.
Russell Robertson
October 15, 2022, 9:34 am
Laura O’Hair-Moreland: Niece The loss of an uncle is a hard thing. Uncle Linwood you will be missed. Looking forward to our heavenly reunion. Love your niece, Laura.
loraine Bailey
October 15, 2022, 9:34 am
So sorry to here of my neighbor Linwood passing away. I have known him for along time, alway’s a happy man. God bless his wife and family. Lot’s of love, Loraine Bailey
Russell Robertson
October 15, 2022, 9:34 am
Carol … one of my memories of my amazing hubby. Linwood worked at Excel Industries in Jacksonville FL; they made the rubber that went around the Vent windows on Ford Trucks. He was the extruder operator and was not allowed to leave his post except for lunch break, so his assistants had to go get him cups of ice when he needed it. He wanted to ask for the ice in their native language, so they taught him how to say “Please get me a cup of ice” in Tagaloa, he went on to learn many other words in Tagaloa. If he ran across anyone who was talking Tagaloa, he would always say to them “magandang umaga, ako si Linwood”.
Russell Robertson
October 15, 2022, 9:34 am
Melinda Robertson: sister n law I first met Linwood at Trinity Baptist College, when my sister Mary and I became students. At the time Linwood had not yet met Carol, his wife. Anyhow, Mary and I did not have a car so sometimes when we wanted to go off, we would have Linwood come get us. He would often get pizza and we would go to the park, sit on the swings, talk and eat. As the years went by Linwood would laugh and say that we only used him for free pizza! I will neither confirm or deny his accusation! He will forever be missed.
Debbie Frazier
October 15, 2022, 9:35 am
Rest in heavenly peace Lin….love and prayers for Carol and Donna from your cousin Debbie❤️🙏
Russell Robertson
October 15, 2022, 9:35 am
Steve Robertson I first met Linwood while dating my wife, when he worked at Radio Shack. My wife and he were friends at college, so the is how I got to know him. Later, after I married my wife Linwood started dating her sister Carol. We soon became brother in laws. Linwood always had a quick wit and a different take on circumstances. He was faithful to the Lord and enjoyed talking about the Bible prophecy. He loved and cared for all his nieces and nephews and wanted the best for them all. He loved growing things in his garden and enjoyed making videos shows casing all his interest. I will miss him.
Carol Jeffries
October 15, 2022, 9:35 am
Picture of an awesome group of young men who came by and helped us after one of the many hurricanes. Linwood had a blast talking to all of them.