Jeffrey Levy

Jeffrey Donnell Levy was born on August 2, 1959, in Jackson, Mississippi to his parents, Samuel Levy and Louise Fisher- Levy. He was the second child born in the family. He was raised surrounded by his brother, Darcey and his sisters, Charlestene and Mavis. As a child, he loved to wrestle, play basketball, he was strong willed, and often found innovative and creative ways of getting into trouble. He also loved going to car races and detailing cars alongside his father. The family eventually relocated to Denver, Colorado and Jeffrey completed his fundamental education by graduating from South High School. Jeffrey united in holy matrimony to the now former Stephanie G. Reynolds. They first met while attending a social gathering in 1975. To this union, Ayana and LaKesha were born. Stephanie fondly remembers all the happy and precious moments they shared together. She remembers the many successes they shared and she also notes their marriage was God Ordained because they were divorced for a while but were able to reunite with each other as man and wife. Jeffrey was later blessed with two grandchildren. Malik and Mataen, who both were an additional source of joy and pride in his life. They both remember him as a strong man whose love and devotion to his family was unconditional and never ending. By profession, Jeffrey was employed by Xcel Energy as a Gas Controller. His co-workers remember his hard work, dedication and how he worked well with others. He was intelligent and easy to work with. He remained with the company for many years. A man of faith and belief in the Lord, Jeffrey joined True Faith Church of God In Christ located in Denver. He truly loved his church family and the wisdom and knowledge he gained as he studied the Bible. He had been a member for over 20 years. Jeffrey was a fun-loving man who enjoyed life and those he encircled. In his free time, he loved playing chess, washing cars, watching and attending basketball games, and spending quality time with family and friends. He was a member of the Old Skool Rollers Car Club of Denver and truly loved the gatherings with all the members and their cars. He was a man who didn't compromise his beliefs and he was a no none sense type of guy. His closest friends, Leonard Mayes and his wife, Stephanie will miss the camaraderie's they all shared together. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this one of a kind guy who was known for saying "they don't think fat meat is greasy" and leaves a legacy of love, protection and good advice. To know Jeffrey was to love him. He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel Levy. Jeffrey Donnell Levy departed this life on January 22, 2017, in Aurora, Colorado. Those left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss include his loving and devoted wife, Stephanie G. Levy of Denver; 2 daughters, Ayana L. Levy, of Aurora and LaKesha G. Levy of Denver; his mother, Louise Fisher of Aurora; 1 brother, Darcey Levy; 2 sisters, Charlestene Levy and Mavis Levy all of Denver; 2 grandchildren, Malik J. Levy of Aurora and Mataen J. Levy of Denver; his aunts and uncles, Shirley Levy of Aurora, James (Barbara) Levy of Bennett, CO, Alberta (Pete) Molone of Chicago, IL, Pearlie (Minister Robert) Wright of Jackson, MS, James E. (Katherine) Levy of Pitkins, MS, Linda (David) Taylor, Memphis, TN, Patricia (Gregory) Carter, of Chattanooga, TN, Sarah Thomas of Aurora, Archie Horhn of Cleveland, OH, Charlie Horhn of Jackson, MS and, Joe Thomas of Denver, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 2/1/2017 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 2/2/2017 at 12:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Family Gathering: 2/2/2017 - Immediately following the service. Pipkin Braswell Reception Center - 2428 Ogden Street, Denver, CO