Grover Addison Jeffcoat Jr., of Burnsville, NC, joined his heavenly family on Saturday December 7th, 2024 at the age of 94, just 4 days shy of his 95th birthday. Grover’s parents were Grover A Jeffcoat Sr (Pappy) and Beatrice D. Jeffcoat (Nanny). Grover grew up in Columbia, SC, graduated Dreher High School, and went to the Citadel on a football scholarship. He later opened the “Steak Mart” butcher shop on Rosewood Drive, which he ran successfully from 1961 to 1989 before retiring to the Burnsville, N.C. Grover was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen; his daughter, Pamela; and his sons, Grover A “Buddy” Jeffcoat, III and Stephen. He is survived by his second wife Asta Rucker Jeffcoat, who took great care of him until his death; his daughters, Dianne Thomas and Francie Bryant (Randy); his sons Robert (Cindy), Mike and Bill; and his daughter-in-law, Debbie Gail. He has 11 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren. His other children include Taylor Rucker, Linn Dowell, Karlene Grange, and Beth Nelson.
Anyone who was blessed to have known him will always smile when they think of him. He was kindhearted, sweet and always funny. He deeply loved the Lord and seemed to see everone in God’s eyes. His gentle spirit will live on forever in our hearts. Thank you, Dad for loving us all so genuinely and generously. We will miss you, but also know we will one day see you again. Save us a spot at the table! A memorial service will be held on Wednsday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Covenant Community Church, 1302 Old Orangeburg Rd, Lexington, SC 29073. Memorials may be sent to Prisma Healthcare Hospice.