Hiram D. Jeffers

November 2, 1966 - April 20, 2022

GALAX, VA. – Hiram D. Jeffers, 55, of Galax, Va., and a native of Colebrook, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, while working in Clearfield, Penn. He was born in W. Stewartstown on Nov. 2, 1966, a son to the late Clark Jeffers, Sr. and Charlotte R. (Jordan) Jeffers. He was raised on the family dairy farm in Columbia, attended school in Colebrook and was a 1986 graduate of Colebrook Academy. Hiram worked for more than 25 years as an over-the-road long-haul truck driver, traveling to all 48 continental states, as well as parts of Quebec. In addition to farming, he also worked as a diesel mechanic and a tree trimmer. When not driving, his favorite pastime was gunsmithing for his friend, Milt Abrams, at Charlie Company Army-Navy Surplus in Epsom, N.H. Hiram enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and finding the best mud holes for his 4-wheeler. He enjoyed being with friends and helping everyone he knew, as well as strangers. He was part of the “5 O’Clock Crew” at the local diner for many years, and he will be missed by countless friends and family members. He was a member of the NRA, OOIDA member, a volunteer for 4-H Shooting Sports club, and a member of the FFA team at Colebrook Academy. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jennifer (VanHorn) Jeffers and his daughter, Sydney Jeffers, of Galax, Va.; three brothers, Clark (Sandy) Jeffers, Jr., John Jeffers and James Jeffers; two sisters, Beverly Hartwell and Roseann (Bern) Walling; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Hiram is predeceased by a brother Zack Ray as a child, his brother-in-law, Freeman Hartwell, and a grand-nephew, Bryan Hodge. There are no calling hours scheduled at this time. A graveside interment service will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 1 p.m. in the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.