Benjamin Thomas Jeffers, 88, of Marble Falls passed away September 22, 2015. He was born November 27, 1926, the son of William Clyde and Mattie Jeffers of Freeport, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth and his parents. He is survived by daughters Judy Lovelady and husband Tom of Kerrville, Texas, Carolyn Hixon and husband John of Houston, Texas, Loretta Garrett and husband Robert of Utopia, Texas. He is also survived by his sister Louise Frederick. Benjamin leaves behind 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Benjamin served in World War II in the Marine Corps, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He received the Purple Heart during his service. He lived in Freeport, Texas from 1926 until 1959. He later moved to Houston, Texas where he worked for Freeport Sulphur Company and Hussman Refrigeration, and later moving to Marble Falls in 1988.

Visitation will be held on Friday evening, September 25, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Clements Wilcox Funeral Home in Marble Falls. Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 11:00 am at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park, Burnet, Texas.