Bernard Alfred Jeffries, 73, Lakeland, FL​Bernard went to Heaven Thursday, 12/8/2016.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Shirley Ann Jeffries and deeply cherished children and grandchildren. William "Bud" Jeffries, wife Heather Lahey-Jeffries and son, William Noah Jeffries.  Rebecca Jeffries-Hyman, husband Dwayne Hyman and children Mackenzie and Levi Hughes and Caleb Hyman.  Angela Jeffries-Zavodny, husband John Zavodny and children Justin and Lavada Miller.   Bernard was a truck driver for McLane and a lifetime resident of Lakeland.  He dedicated himself to his family and church, teaching his children about love, honor and commitment by practicing them daily.  The life he lived leaves a legacy of faith and family that will be celebrated. He will always be loved and treasured, leaving memories of a master farmer, an unforgettable huntin' buddy, a sincere Christian and the world's greatest Papa.​No one could have planted a straighter row to follow. Viewing: 10am, Service: 11:30, Monday, 12/12/16, Gapway Baptist Church, Lakeland, FL