Dr. Keith Jeffords, Jr., M.D., D.D.S.

Keith and I met in 1990, I was still in Upsilon and He came back as an alumni to homecoming. Keith was the president of Upsilon Xi, and the alumnus of the year in 1995. We would later get to know each other better in 1993 when he would go to EVMS. I was at Regent University studying journalism. Tom Johnson (upsilon man also attending EVMS) and I also spent many hours watching Braves games, studying for exams, going to church, and just talking. We have spent many hours talking through the years. We lost Tom tragically in 1997. He loved Lee University and Dr. Beach his mentor. Keith had a story for everything, one was him pulling my wisdom teeth. He was a great friend and fraternity brother. He will be missed. Keith was a lover of the symphony and church music. A musician, a scholar, a historian, a great physician, there is so much you can say about Keith. My heart goes out to his mother Nelia, and his extended family.

I met Keith when he was tapped and inducted into Upsilon at Lee College (now University) in the spring of 1978. He quickly became one of the hardest workers as he served in our brotherhood’s service projects. He evolved from being our little brother into a leader. God bless and comfort his friends and family during this time.

I am so sad about this news. I’ve known Keith since we were little children. Our parents were all friends in ministry in Georgia—camp meetings, youth camps, Lee College, and beyond; Keith has been a friend. I will remember his laughter and mischief. But most of all, Keith loved Jesus. I do not doubt where he is. Move over and make room in the choir; he loves to sing. You will be missed, my friend!

I’m so shocked and saddened to hear of Keith’s passing. Back in our Lee days we made a lot of music together, served in Upsilon together (sharing the dubious honor of being co-lowmen during our induction), but my best memory may be of how much we laughed together. I regret that I didn’t act upon several urges over recent years to travel the short distance and spend some time laughing again and catching up with you. You lived an extraordinary life and it has been an honor to be your friend. Our love to all your family and friends.

Keith Jeffords will be missed by the Argo family. I’ve know him since high school and we’ve stayed in touch over the many years. I will miss all the funny stories he would tell us on the back porch. May you rest in peace, my friend, in Heaven, until we meet again.

I have known Dr. Jeffords for well over 20 years. In fact, I was one of the ones who helped him start his private practice. I have not seen him in several years but anytime we had our encounters it was always a blast. Keith will surely be missed with his quirky sense of humor

I can still hear his laugh even though I have not personally seen Keith for decades. One of my best friends as musicians in the Blue Eagle band and he rode with me ( at the risk of his life) each Saturday morning to rehearsal as we played in the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. He encouraged, reprimanded and befriended me for our years together. I can still hear his trumpet sound- big, bold and beautiful. Heaven’s orchestra just gained a wonderful musician and person. Rest in Peace. Comfort to his family and especially his mom.

So sorry and sad to get this news! Keith, even though I’m a Chi guy I can honestly say that I always had respect and honor for you. As a dentist myself, I appreciate your academic accomplishments which way surpassed mine! I too enjoy music although I’ve never been the classical enthusiast that you were. RIP my friend and may the peace of God that surpasses all our understanding be with your family during this time and the days to come!

A truly kind, compassionate, and generous man. Among his many gifts, God used his amazing skills and talents as a musician and a physician to touch and transform countless lives. Keith, your physical presence on earth will be missed by all whom have ever had the opportunity to meet you. Go rest high on that mountain and bask in God’s infinite love and glory forever.

My deepest condolences.
Praying for the family.
I didn’t know Keith but I know the family and I’m sure he was a wonderful man. Because he was surrounded by the most beautiful and loving family I know. ❤️

Hi All, Keith we will all miss you. You were a great surgeon and provider. Congratulations for all you accomplished. I’m sorry that you’re gone so soon. My prayers and condolences for you and your family. You made great contributions to healthcare and the arts. Thank you for all you did.

Keith, we were friends in middle school and high school. You were always so sweet and kind. I was very proud when we reconnected and saw the great things you did to help others in your professional life. I’m happy that we got to see each other this Summer. You will be greatly missed on this earth.

To Know you was An Honor, To be in your Presence was a Privilege, To Work with you was Always Laughter and Lots of Stories being told by you. You will be Greatly missed and I’m still in Shock that you are no longer with us. Sleep in Peace and you will never be Forgotten. 😘

Keith always said his weakness was social life. We exchanged long treasured gift at graduation 1981. In many ways our class were overachievers thanks to our professors and fellow encouragement. You have finished well and left countless good memories and laughs. A life lived well

Keith, you impacted me, inviting me into your life and family when I had the opportunity to moonlight at Mableton and participate in the choir though my parents led the sister church in Lithia Springs.
We did so much together, along with others, during those years. Eventually rooming together at Lee. Your Mom told me that we’d both get into Hughes Hall as freshmen if I could also be diagnosed with a ‘deviated septum’ requiring air conditioning. My physician complied & we got in! I will also not forget being summoned with you to Dean Duncan’s office to be reprimanded for being the messiest student residents since Paul Dana Walker & David Cooper (oh, well, you can’t win them all.)
We may have only connected a couple times per year nowadays, but our history matters to me. You even set me up with an early girlfriend from your family.
Thank you for being my friend.
Thank you for being my roommate.
Thank you for being.
-Phil

What a brilliant, hilarious, wonderful man! Keith and I grew up in the Church of God together, playing our trumpets in COG summer youth camps. We also spent the summer of 1976 together at Governor’s Honors, playing our trumpets and enjoying many laughs together. Keith was not only my friend, he was my plastic surgeon after my bi-lateral mastectomy. He was a brilliant musician and surgeon. I will truly miss him and his story-telling! I’m sure you’ll have greater stories for us when we see you again!

Keith was such a special friend. I worked with him for many years and got to know him as a great friend. We had so many laughs and all the memories will forever be in my heart. He enjoyed his work so much and through his work he met lots of friends. He was a good surgeon and it was a pleasure to be able to work beside him. Keith you will be missed so much but I know you are in a better place for sure. I will keep you and the memories with me. You are so loved !!!!

OMG!!!! WHAT????!!!! How did I miss this? I mean, I know how & why! Dr Keith Jeffords was a good dude and friend! We didn’t chat nearly as often as we once did when I lived down from office many years ago. I saw that he was retiring and was going to go by then saw he had retired and said I was gonna have to catch up, then I sent him a message this morning before going to his Facebook page to see what he’s been up too and expecting to see him singing his face off since he has the time. THIS is the last thing I expected to see!!! Gotta process this… Lesson: Procrastination can lead to serious regret!!! Rest well Friend! Well Done!!!

I am sorry for the passing of Dr Jeffords. I went to college at Lee University and he was in some of my classes, Biology etc. I remembered him from Church Camp Meeting at Doraville, Ga and many Youth Camps when younger. He went on to Dental School and I went on to Pharmacy school at UGA. He was always friendly to me and considered a friend. Both our dads were ministers. I am proud of the many accomplishments he made in his life. He will be missed.