HERBERT JEWELL JAYROE
 

Herbert Jewell Jayroe, 81, died Nov. 30. He was born Nov. 20, 1926. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park and his family will celebrate his life at a private family gathering.

He was preceded in death by his parents: J.H. and Cora Jayroe; one brother, Lowell A. Jayroe; and two sisters, Naomi Woodruff and Hazel Coggins.

Survivors are a sister-in-law, Frances Acker Jayroe and nieces and nephews, Pam Lake, Karen McDaniel, Tim Jayroe and Rodney Jayroe.

Due to a childhood illness, Mr. Jayroe, known to his family as "Uncle Herbie," was said to be forever young, keeping the child alive in all of his family.

Autry Funeral Home was in charge.

December 5, 2007

Information from The Cherokeean Herald