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Submitted: 8/7/18 • Approved: 8/7/18 • Last Updated: 8/10/18 • R1234805-G1234378-S3
Hugh
US Army
Korea
June 16, 1931 - January 18, 2011
*Obituary
Springdale Morning News
Thursday, January 20, 2011
FAYETTEVILLE — Dr. Hugh M. Jeffus, 79, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed peacefully Jan. 18, 2011, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark. He was surrounded by family and his caring spouse of 57 years.
Hugh was born June 16, 1931, in Wheeler County, Texas, to Paul Vain Jeffus and Fannie Mae (Adcock) Jeffus. Growing up on a family farm in the Panhandle of Texas, Hugh graduated from high school in Mobitee, Texas, in 1948. After he finished high school, his family relocated to Northwest Arkansas, where Hugh worked on the family's farm until he was drafted into the Army in 1952 during the Korean War. Hugh went to leadership school and Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Medical Field Service School.
After his Army service, Hugh returned to Gentry, Ark., where he and a friend ran a dairy farm before a loan program for veterans gave him the opportunity to enroll at the University of Arkansas to study civil engineering. He obtained a bachelor of science degree in 1962. After receiving a master of science degree in civil engineering in 1963, Hugh was employed by the university as a lecturer for the civil engineering program. Hugh went back to school and received a doctor of engineering degree in water resources engineering from the University of Oklahoma in 1969.
Hugh then accepted a teaching position with the University of Arkansas Civil Engineering Deportment and found his calling. He was very passionate about helping his students learn and effectively apply engineering principles. During his tenure at the university, Hugh published a number of research papers and technical articles and received numerous accolades, such as the Outstanding Faculty Award, Haliburton Outstanding Research Award and the Chi Epsilon Honorary Alumni Award.
After retiring from the University of Arkansas, Hugh worked as a water resources engineer at what is now the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission for a couple of years before the call of teaching lured him to Tarleton State University, where he taught hydrology and pre-engineering courses. Hugh retired from Tarleton in January 2000. That retirement gave him and his wife the chance to move hack to Northwest Arkansas, where they could be closer to their family.
Hugh's other passion was his faith. He helped start and nurture the Hill Avenue Church of Christ in Fayetteville, Ark. Hugh served in every church he attended by assisting with the preaching and encouraging spiritual growth. After retiring to Arkansas, Hugh was a member of the Springtown Church of Christ in Springtown, Ark.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Jeffus; three children, Stephanie Cowan and husband, David, of Fayetteville, Ark., Stephen Jeffus and wife, Elena, of Dallas, Texas, and Scot Jeffus and wife, Sabra, of Springdale, Ark.; and six beautiful grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Jan. 20, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
A Celebration of his Life will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, with Mr. Larry Joe Johnson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Arkansas Civil Engineering Department; the Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, Ark.; or, the Springtown Church of Christ, Springtown, Ark.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.
Jean
October 16, 1933 - May 26, 2012
*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Times
Thursday, May 31, 2012
FAYETTEVILLE — Charlotte Jean Jeffus, 78, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Springdale. She was born Oct. 16, 1933, in Nowata, Okla., to Travis Daniel Powell and Holly Lucille (Darnell) Powell.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dr. Hugh M. Jeffus; one son, David Austin; and two sisters, Lonetta Roberts and Margaret Fisher.
She is survived by three children, Stephanie Cowan and husband, David, of Fayetteville, Ark., Stephen Jeffus and wife, Elena, of Dallas, Texas, Scot Jeffus and wife, Sabra, of Springdale, Ark.; and six beautiful grandchildren. "Mama Jean" brought great joy to those around her and she will be lovingly remembered by many other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held today, May 31, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
A celebration of her life will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, in the chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice or the charity of your choice.
To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.
Married March 27, 1953
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