Jeffery Louie McIntyre
August 10, 1961 – June 2, 2019

Jeff McIntyre, age 57, went to be with our heavenly father on June 2, 2019.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00pm at Elkins Funeral Home, Florence.  A celebration of Jeff's life will begin at 10:00am at New Hope Church of Christ with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  Brother Carl Seigenthaler will be officiating.  Elkins Funeral Home, Florence is assisting the family.

Jeff was born in Florence, AL on August 10, 1961.  He graduated from Central High School and received a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Marketing from the University of North Alabama.  Jeff was an inspiring writer at the Times Daily for more than 30 years.  Jeff had a passion for sports.  As the Assistant Sports Editor, Jeff's assignments included covering local high school athletics as well as the University of North Alabama athletics.  He was a consummate professional who didn't know the meaning of "good enough."  He wrote very well and worked extremely hard.  He enjoyed every game he covered and was able to convey the quality of the athlete and the feeling, the excitement, of the event.  His knowledge and views on baseball, basketball, football and other sports were always well respected. He just enjoyed "the game."

He was a loving son and a devoted husband, father and "PaPaw." Jeff was married to Liz Rhodes McIntyre on February 22, 1992; they were married for 27 wonderful years.  Together they raised two wonderful sons, Matt and Derrick, who brought so much joy and love into his world. Wyatt and Luke, his two grandsons were the light of his life.  Jeff's kind spirit, passion for sports, love for reading and writing and his zest for life will live on through them.  Jeff was a kind and gentle person who valued his time with his family above anything else on this earth.  Jeff blessed many with his amazing faith, strength and his unwavering testimony.  He was a member of New Hope Church of Christ where he served as a deacon.   Jeff embodied 2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Jeff was preceded in death by his grandparents William Clyde and Alma McIntyre, Henry Robert and Etta Darby; Father, Louie McIntyre.  Father-In-Law, Phillip "PJ" Rhodes.

Jeff was survived by his wife Liz Rhodes McIntyre.  Sons, Matt Austin (Kendra) and Derrick Austin (Brooke).  Grandsons, Wyatt and Luke Austin.  Mother, Katherine McIntyre.  Brother, Bryan McIntyre.  Special Aunt, Mary Frances McIntyre.  Uncle, Marion Darby. Mother-In-Law, Degloris Rhodes.  Sister-In-Laws, Sabrina Reed (Jimmy) and Sharon Rhodes (Chris).  He was also survived by several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Smith, Gregg Dewalt, Chris Rhodes, Jimmy Reed, Ben Darby, Kenneth Darby, Thomas Wallace, and Jerry Wallace.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bryan McIntyre, Kevin Reed, Phillip Rhodes, Eric Lanier, and Jordan Bain.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be directed to Central High School Athletic Department; Attn: Duane Keener – 3000 County Rd 200, Florence, AL 35633 with a note in memory of Jeff McIntyre.

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