James Edward Kiefer Obituary, Jackson County, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Shirley Stien - Sister Date: 12-02-04 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** James Edward Kiefer Mr. James Edward Kiefer, 70, of Newport, Arkansas died in his home,Thursday, September 23, 2004 in Newport. He was born October 7, 1933 in Clover Bend, Arkansas the son of John and Lillie (Weaver) Kiefer. Mr. Kiefer was a retired owner and operator of a timber business and was a member of the Holden Avenue Church of Christ, Newport Akansas. Mr. Kiefer is survived by one son, Billy Kiefer of Calico Rock, Arkansas; three daughters, Kathy Jones of Batesville, Arkansas, Tammy Calhoun of Lafe, Arkansas, and Georgia Howard of Jonesboro, Arkansas; eight grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Stien of Machesney Park, Illinois: three brothers, Thomas Kiefer of Portland, Tennessee, John Kiefer of Clarendon, Arkansas and Paul Kiefer of Rockford, Illinois and his best friend, Ramona Pratt of Bradford, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda (Bayles) Kiefer; two brothers, Robert and Joe Kiefer; and one nephew, Donald Freeman. Graveside service were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Coffeyville Cemetery with Bro. Don Robinson officiating. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home.