Jeffrey Clay Govan, age 37, of Vineland,
passed away Sunday, September 4, 2005 the result of injuries sustained in a
motorcycle accident in Elk Township.
Born in Bridgeton on February 12, 1968,
the son of the late Clarence and Marion Haynes Govan, he was the husband of
Laverne Mole Govan. He had resided in Vineland for the past 10 years and
prior to that had lived in Millville and Port Norris.
Mr. Govan was employed with Santelli
Trucking in Vineland for 15 years and had also worked at Wheaton Plastics in
Millville for several years until completing Canterbury Career School where
he received his Commercial Tractor Trailer Driving License. He attended the
Port Norris Elementary School and was a 1986 graduate of Millville Senior
High School.
Jeffrey was an avid sports fan and
enjoyed being involved in sports with his son, Jamere who is active with
Vineland football and baseball teams.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his
wife, Laverne Mole Govan and one son, Jamere A. Govan both of Vineland; two
stepchildren, Kenny Watford and Rasheka Watford; four brothers, David Govan,
Ronald Govan, Jack Govan and his wife Charlene, Anthony Govan and his wife
Sharon; 10 sisters, Margerie Neely, Marcia Johnson Govan, Delores Lee, Terri
Gilmore and husband Bobby, Joan Forman and husband Donald, Jean Govan,
Vivian Martin and husband Robert, Carolyn Channel and husband David,
Elizabeth Govan, Martha Butler and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and
cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, Clarence Govan and a sister,
Marion Govan. He also leaves behind two special close friends, Patrick
Camper and Joseph Galliano.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday
at 1 p.m. at the In His Presence Worship Center, 225 East Broad Street,
Millville.
Burial will be made at Haleyville Methodist Cemetery in Commercial Township.
Friends may call on Saturday from 12 to 1
p.m. prior to the services at the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of
the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, Upper Deerfield Township. Written condolences may
be sent to the family at www.padgettfuneralhome.com.
