Caleb "David" Jeffus, 82, of Nacogdoches, passed away on October 25, 2016 in Nacogdoches. Mr. Jeffus was born on November 19, 1933 in Houston County, Texas, the son of Lemuel F. Jeffus and Lettie Mae Bagwell Jeffus. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 28, 2016 at 2:00pm at Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Paul Sevar officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. David grew up outside of Lovelady, Texas and attended high school in Lovelady and Trinity, Texas. As a young man, he met the love of his life, Daisy. On November 7, 1953, the two were married in Crockett at the pastor's home and spent a very blessed 63 years together. Shortly after their marriage, David was drafted into the Army and the two ended up in Alaska. After proudly serving his country for two years, they returned to Texas. They then started their family and he loved his children very much. He spent countless hours traveling to see their children and eventually, grandchildren. David was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to be in the woods or at their cabin on Sam Rayburn. Mr. Jeffus was very devoted to his faith and to Calvary Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, serving for many years as Deacon. His love for Jesus Christ poured out to anyone who knew him and he never passed up a chance to speak about the Lord. He was raised as a preacher's son and as a result, he was well versed in the Bible. Mr. Jeffus is survived by his loving wife, Daisy; Son, Mark Jeffus and his wife, Cris of San Antonio, Texas; Daughter, Becky Jeffus Henrich and husband Russell of Copperas Cove, Texas; Sister, Jean Adams; Grandchildren, Ashely Henrich Melton and husband, Justin of Denver, Colorado, Jilian Jones and husband, Houston of Germany, Kaiti Smith and husband, James of Copperas Cove, Texas; and 5 Great Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 9 siblings. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, St. Jude's Children's Network, or any . The family of Mr. Jeffus is being served by Laird Funeral Home. To convey condolences or sign an online register, please visit www.lairdfh.net.