THOMAS B. JEFFERIES, SR. beloved husband of Karen (nee Messina); father of Shaun, Thomas Jr. (Shelley), Richard, Esther C. (Rusty), Leah and Rosie (Michael); grandfather of 9; great grandfather of 2; brother of JoAnne Osborn, Kent (Roberta), Beth Scherer and Russell (Brenda); uncle and great uncle of many; U.S. Army veteran; retired firefighter for the communities of River Edge Twp 1963-1966, Valley View 1966-1974 and Columbia Station 1974-1986; member of the Beekeeper Associations of Lorain, Medina and Cuyahoga counties; passed away September 4, 2010. Funeral Mass Wednesday September 8, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (25801 Royalton Rd. Columbia Station) at 10 A.M. Interment Columbia Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD. NORTH OLMSTED TUESDAY 3-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Kidney Foundation of Ohio 2831 Prospect Ave. Cleveland, Oh 44101 or your favorite charity