Arthur Jeffrey
Son of the late William and Rosie Jeffrey, was born on August 7, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He departed this life on Friday, July 2, 2021. He was educated through the Pittsburgh Public School System. In 1950 he served our country in the United States Army, left active duty in 1952, and was honorably discharged from the United States Army Reserve in 1956. Arthur was preceded in death by wife Mildred Young Jeffrey (1963) and wife Ella Louise Sumter-Jeffrey (2009). From his union with Mildred, two children were born. Arthur worked for Airlines Transportation Company for over 50 years. He then went on to own Art’s Tavern and became well known and loved by his patrons. At an early age he became a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Chapter Tots and Teens and the American Legion. He enjoyed bowling, traveling, and entertaining family and friends. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Mamie Jeffrey and Myrtle Washington; and brother, Nathanial Jeffrey. Arthur leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Minister Priscilla R. Jeffrey and Caren Ann Miller (Donnell); one sister-in-law, Mabel Davis; three grandchildren, Marcus Arthur Monroe of Houston, TX, Justin Miller and Christen Miller; two great-grandchildren, Marcus Arthur Monroe Jr. and Alia Jay Monroe of Houston, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends received Thursday,2- 4 p.m. to 6-8 p.m. at ROSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES. Service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Community Baptist Church, 6940 Frankstown Ave., Pgh., PA 15208.
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