Mr. Jeffery James Vann
March 27, 1955 - November 02, 2019
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Mr. Jeffery James Vann
March 27, 1955 - November 02, 2019
Obituary
It was a special day of joy on March 27, 1955 when God Blessed Jesse & Ruthella Vann with a bundle of joy, Jeffery James Vann. He was the fifth of eight children.
He received his education through the Tulsa Public School system. He was a 1973 graduate of the Tulsa Central Braves where he played basketball, the sport he enjoyed so much. After High School Jeff assisted his father in many
different job opportunities.
He was employed with the Tulsa Public School Transportation Department for 28 ½ years as a school Bus Driver. Jeff’s love for children led him to give back to his community as a coach for several years. He was a Basketball Coach for Sam Houston Elementary School and Holy Family Cathedral School for several years.
On March 17, 1984 he married the love of his life Linda Bell. For 36 years they had a relationship that was filled with love. She was always by his side taking care of his every need and want. To this union they formed a loving family with three beautiful children: LaTara Tomlin, Kevin King, Tonya King.
Preceded in death by:
Parents; Rev. Jesse and Ruthella Vann. Sibling; Marie Brackeen, Louis Vann, Jessie Vann, Celestine Vann-Miles, Marian Vann-Denson. Grandparents; Lawrence and Belzora Clayton.
Leaves to cherish:
His lovely wife of 36 years Linda Vann, two daughters LaTara (Antonio) McGlothin, Tonya King- Parks (John), Kevin King, two Sisters: Minister Belinda Vann, Zellaree (Vernon) Vann-Washington, 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and three very special friends: and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Memorial Services for Mr. Jeffery James Vann 64, of Tulsa, Oklahoma Bus Driver Tulsa Public School System will be 1:00PM Saturday New Hope Community Church 846 East 46th Street North Tulsa, Oklahoma 74126 with Rev. Antonio McGlothis, Sr.
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16 responses to Mr. Jeffery James Vann
Doris Marshall Of Tulsa says:
November 8, 2019
To Linda, Belinda And Zellaree And Family- Numbers 6:24-26 24 The Lord Bless You, And Keep You: 25 The Lord Make His Face Shine Upon You, And Be Gracious Unto You: 26 The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon You, And Give You Peace.
Mark Banks Of Garland, Texas says:
November 8, 2019
Whenever We Were In Church At Friendship, I Always Felt Safe Knowing Jeff Was Out In The Parking Lot Protecting Us. He Also Was Funny And Kept Us All Laughing. Thank You, Jeff! You Will Be Missed.
Elder Jerry And Glenda Black Of Tulsa says:
November 7, 2019
We Are Truly Sorry For Your Loss. We Would Like To Offer You And Your Family Our Deepest And Most Sincere Condolences. May The Love Of God Cover Your Hearts And Minds. In His Service Elder Jerry And Glenda Black…Friendship Church
Minister Belinda Vann Of Tulsa says:
November 5, 2019
I Extend Blessing Of Condolence To All My Family In The Transistion Of My Beloved Brother. I Know We Will All Miss Him Dearly But I Will Fondly Remember The Joy I Shared With Him On His Last Moments Here. God Bless You Family Peace Be Unto You And Remember To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord. Much Love
Donna Gray Corbitt Of Tulsa says:
November 5, 2019
My Condolence Goes To The Vann Family I Am So Sorry To Hear Of Jeffery’S Passing. I Commend You To The Trust Of The Gracious Father Who Is Able To Sustain You At Your Time Of Sorrow. May He Keep You At This Time In His Loving Care!