Major Jefcoat, 88, of Ellisville, Mississippi, entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born Monday, April 3, 1933 in Soso, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the burial to follow in Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Keith W. Branham and Rev. Bill Hayes will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 477-3797

Major was an active member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He enjoyed spending time taking care of his cows and was selected as the Mississippi Cattleman of the year in 2011. He also operated Laurel Stockyard from 1983-1985. Major retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in The Mississippi National Guard and also served his country during the Korean War. Major loved his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Ola Ellzey Jefcoat and his brother, Dale Jefcoat.

Survivors include  his wife of 68 years Shirley Jefcoat, his daughter, Terri Stringer (Wendell), his son, Tim Jefcoat (Regina), his grandson, Justin Stringer (Kerry), his granddaughters, Ashli Wolf (Dr. David), Wendy Slay (Junior) and Jessica Guy (Rick), his great-grandsons, Finn Stringer, Joseph Wolf, Dalton Slay, Carter Slay, Webb Slay and Linton Slay, his great-granddaughters, Ollie Stringer, Faith Guy, Jacey Guy, Ava Wolf and Shieann Slay, his brother, Dr. Douglas Jefcoat and one sister, Diane Lamb.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com