1929
Jeff
2011
Jeff A. Comer
April 5, 1929 — June 26, 2011
COMER, Jeff A.
Of Portage Jeff was born April 5, 1929 in Nauvoo, AL and peacefully received the glory of God on an early Sunday morning, June 26, 2011. He was the son of Mansel and Annie Comer and was one of seven children. Jeff was an avid sportsman playing football throughout high school, and spent much of his life fishing and golfing. A lifelong patriot, he enlisted in the U.S.A.F. in 1950 and served two tours of duty which included combat in the Korean Conflict. Upon discharge he enrolled in the Michigan Veterans Vocational School at W.M.U., earning a certificate in Communications Technology. On December 13, 1958, Jeff married Amelia Ellen Toomey, who would become his lifelong friend, partner and companion. Jeff served as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for over twenty five years and retired in 1992. He was active in the AFL-CIO and was a longtime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Moose Fraternal Organization. Jeff is survived by his three daughters; Linda Elaine Comer of Kalamazoo, Elora Francis Comer-Meisling Timothy, and Lisa Anne Awad Alex, both of Portage. Jeff was preceded in death by his brothers Al Comer, Lloyd Comer, and John D Comer, and sisters Era Martin and Elora Elmore. He is survived by his brother Roman of Arizona. Jeff's legacy lives on in his grandchildren; Nicholas Jeffery Meisling, Jalal, Zania, Zakareya, and Salam, all of Portage. A Christ-centered man of faith, Jeff lived a life devoted to family, hard work, and his country. He will be sorely missed by all those who were graced by his smile, wit, and loving, easy-going personality. Our loss is heavens gain. Graveside services will be conducted at Ft Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek on Tuesday June 28th at 10:30 AM. An open memorial service will be held at the Centre Avenue Church of God, 1511 E. Centre Ave, Portage on Friday July 1, at 1:00PM, with a celebration of Jeff's life immediately following at the Comer's home 5031 South Long Lake Dr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Center Ave. Church of God or Valley Family Church. With Love,
The Family
Of Portage Jeff was born April 5, 1929 in Nauvoo, AL and peacefully received the glory of God on an early Sunday morning, June 26, 2011. He was the son of Mansel and Annie Comer and was one of seven children. Jeff was an avid sportsman playing football throughout high school, and spent much of his life fishing and golfing. A lifelong patriot, he enlisted in the U.S.A.F. in 1950 and served two tours of duty which included combat in the Korean Conflict. Upon discharge he enrolled in the Michigan Veterans Vocational School at W.M.U., earning a certificate in Communications Technology. On December 13, 1958, Jeff married Amelia Ellen Toomey, who would become his lifelong friend, partner and companion. Jeff served as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for over twenty five years and retired in 1992. He was active in the AFL-CIO and was a longtime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Moose Fraternal Organization. Jeff is survived by his three daughters; Linda Elaine Comer of Kalamazoo, Elora Francis Comer-Meisling Timothy, and Lisa Anne Awad Alex, both of Portage. Jeff was preceded in death by his brothers Al Comer, Lloyd Comer, and John D Comer, and sisters Era Martin and Elora Elmore. He is survived by his brother Roman of Arizona. Jeff's legacy lives on in his grandchildren; Nicholas Jeffery Meisling, Jalal, Zania, Zakareya, and Salam, all of Portage. A Christ-centered man of faith, Jeff lived a life devoted to family, hard work, and his country. He will be sorely missed by all those who were graced by his smile, wit, and loving, easy-going personality. Our loss is heavens gain. Graveside services will be conducted at Ft Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek on Tuesday June 28th at 10:30 AM. An open memorial service will be held at the Centre Avenue Church of God, 1511 E. Centre Ave, Portage on Friday July 1, at 1:00PM, with a celebration of Jeff's life immediately following at the Comer's home 5031 South Long Lake Dr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Center Ave. Church of God or Valley Family Church. With Love,
The Family
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