Charles B. Jeffries Jr., 38

Charles B. Jeffries Jr., 38, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at his home in Missoula. CB, as he was affectionately called by his paternal family, was born on Aug. 24, 1972, in Deer Lodge. He attended Powell County High School where he was on the wrestling team and received medals and ribbons in this sport. CB enjoyed life no matter what he was doing. He was happy and loving and spread care to everyone he was around. His parting words to his family were usually, I love you with all my heart and soul. No one stayed a stranger around Charlie, he often said they were just friends he didn t know he had. No day stayed gloomy long. Charlie is survived by his father, Charles B. Jeffries Sr. of Whitefish; mother, Linda of Missoula; and paternal grandmother, Betty M. Jeffries of Columbia Falls. He also leaves behind aunts, Mary Lance and Ric, and Shirley Hegel and John; uncle, Andy Jeffries; and numerous cousins and their families, including Rikki Perkins and John, and Conni Weber and Curt, and their families, all of Columbia Falls. His paternal cousins include Sue Jeffries, his right hand man, and Mark Jeffries of Missoula. Charlie also is survived by several step-siblings, including Heather Jeffries from Billings. A memorial celebration has already taken place.