Jeffery Prude Sr

Jeffery Terrell Prude Sr. fell asleep in death June 1, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 8, 1949 in Pontiac, Michigan to Esther and Terrell Prude Sr. Jeffery worked in sales and was a welder by trade. In 1983, Jeffery dedicated his life to Jehovah. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he enjoyed sharing his faith with all those he came in contact with at every opportunity he had. It was always his desire to instill the truth in his family. Jeffery also found time to gather with friends and family to engage in singing, dancing, making music, bowling, fishing and his all time favorite playing cards - Bid Whist and Dirty Hearts were his games. Jeffery is preceded in death by his mother, Esther Roberson, brother Christopher Payne and daughter Tracy McElwee. Jeffery leaves to cherish in his memory wife of 41 years Donna Prude. Children: Tanya Prude, Trent McElwee, Michael Bufkin, Jeffery (Kimberly) Prude Jr., Jelisha Prude, Jayla (Frederick) Johnson, Dejone Prude and Mysti Bleu' Prude. Siblings: Lamont Prude, Shelia (Dave) Thomson, Jacalyn (Doug) Johnson, Randy Prude and Terrell Prude Sr., 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.