Jeffery Stephen VanRheen Obituary (1967 - 2018)

SUMMERFIELDJeffery Stephen VanRheen, 50, died Monday, January 22, 2018. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 pm, Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Mt. Bethel Covenant Church, 8130 NC 65, Summerfield, NC, followed by a memorial service beginning at 2 p.m. Mr. VanRheen was born on June 20, 1967 in Guilford County to Sara Johnson Corley and the late Ronald VanRheen. Jeffery worked for Coca-Cola for fifteen years, a job that he thoroughly enjoyed. He never met a stranger and was known to always be there to lend a helping hand. Jeffery, also known by his family as "Papa-Fafa" could always be found laughing or joking. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and son and proudly served his country in the United States Army. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother, Joel VanRheen, grandmother, Lillie Carter and grandfather, Douglas Johnson. Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer R. VanRheen and Megan N. VanRheen; parents, Steve and Sara Corley; granddaughter, Lillie Grace VanRheen; wife, Katherine Hayes-VanRheen; brothers, Johnny VanRheen (Sherry) and Travis Corley (Michelle); sisters, Jeannie Oakes (Tommy) and Christie Bowers and grandmother, Fern Johnson. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Mt. Bethel Covenant Church, 8130 NC 65 Summerfield, NC 27358. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.