JEFFERY A. “JEFF” RIFE

JEFFERY A. “JEFF” RIFE, age 51 of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his home. He was born September 3, 1964 in Newbern, NC and was raised in Gallia Co, Ohio. Jeff was employed as a route carrier for USA Today news publications. He is survived by his wife, Gloria (Nelson) Rife; children, Carrie Rife and Brittney (Rich) Rife; parents, Richard and Linda (Hicks) Rife; grandson, Nicholas Rife; sister, Robyn (Dave) Grim; brother, Greg Rife; godson, Steven Larsen and brother-in-law, David Smith. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00pm at Farrar Funeral Home in Dandridge, TN and Tuesday from 12:00 to 2:00pm at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, 208 Main St. in Vinton, OH followed by a graveside service at Mt. Olive Cemetery.