Obituary of Herb Jeffries

Herb Jeffries

Mr. Herb Jeffries (born September 24th, 1913 as "Umberto Alexander Valentino") died peacefully on the veranda of his house on May 25th, 2014 with his daughter nearby. His cause of death was assumed to be Heart failure. He was 100 years old when he passed.

Herbert is predeceased by his parents, Mildred Odell Jeffries and Umberto Balentino as well as his pet aardvark, Cooper.

Herbert is survived by his beloved wife Sarah Lee Shippen "Savannah" Jeffries, his children, son two sons and daughter three daughters, his siblings, brothers Howard Jeffries, Don Jeffries and sister Fern Jeffries.

Professionally, Herbert was a Musician who was best known for his dedication to music and his movies.

When he was not working as a Musician, Herbert was known for his love of model car building and he would spend a millennia most Mondays polishing it. Mr. Jeffries (the deceased) also spent weeks visiting with his older sister most weeks when he was able to spare a dozen a millennia. Ever since he was a boy in Detroit, many remember Herbert as a funny character with silly tales that saddened everyone. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a sizable donation to the Heart Foundation in Herbert's honor.

Please help us remember the life of Herb Jeffries by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

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Herb Jeffries Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Jeffries, Herbert
Common Name: Herb Jeffries
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Birth Date: September 24, 1913
Age: 100 (at death)
Also Known As: Herbert Jeffrey Ball, Herbert Jeffrey, the Bronze Buckaroo, The Sepia Singing Cowboy
Occupations:
- Musician
- Film Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Fritos Chips
Favorite Color: Lilac (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Herbert's Family Tree

Birth Name: Umberto Alexander Valentino
Father: Umberto Balentino
Mother: Mildred Odell Jeffries
Brother(s):

Howard Jeffries
Don Jeffries

Sister(s):

Fern Jeffries

Spouse/Partner:

Sarah Lee Shippen "Savannah" Jeffries (married 2008-his death)
Regina Rose Rochin (1989-?)
Tempest Storm (married 1959-divorced 1967)
? divorced
Betty Allensworth (?-divorced ?)

Son(s):

two sons

Daughter(s):

three daughters

Death Notice:

Date: May 25 2014 at age 100
Place: Woodland Hills, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart failure

Category Tags:

Musician Film Actor American Born on September 24th Born in 1913 Born in Michigan Died in 2014 Died at age 100 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."

"The word 'black' means 'a void', so I have never seen a black man. The word 'white' means 'lack of pigment', so I have never seen a white man either. There's only one race: the human race." (IMDB)

"The fear of wearing the wrong colored shoes definitely motivates my life as a person with impeccable style."

"Herbert Jeffries lived a remarkable life, leaving a lasting impact through his groundbreaking achievements in music and film. Though he may no longer be with us, his legacy will continue to inspire and educate future generations. (V)"

Is Mr. Herbert Jeffries still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.