Jerel

Daffin

He was a life-long member of Saint Union Baptist Church, Jackson, AL where, in earlier years, served as a coach for the Crusader Auxiliary Basketball team.

Mr. Daffin retired after 34 years of loyal and dedicated employment with Alabama Power Company's Barry Steam Plant. Even after retirement, he retained many meaningful and lasting friendships with co-workers and friends.

On September 10, 1966, he was united in holy matrimony to the former Miss Johnnie Mae Jackson, and to this union, three loving children were born.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Fredrick Daffin; three brothers, Grady Daffin, Sr.; Frank Daffin, Sr., and Jemison Daffin, and one sister, Wyrean Edgar.

Left to cherish many wonderful and love-filled memories is his caring and devoted family: wife of 54 years, who he affectionately always referred to as "Honey", Mrs. Johnnie Mae Jackson Daffin of Jackson, AL; one son, Gregory (April) Daffin of Mobile, AL; one daughter, Alesha Daffin (Cedric) Blackmon of Birmingham, AL; one brother, Cleveland Daffin of Arlington, VA; one sister, Christine (Otis) Jones of Selma, AL; three loving and devoted grandchildren, Jeremy Blackmon, Aniyah Blackmon, and Akeara Daffin; a host of nieces, nephews, four devoted friends, L.C. Kimbell, Freddy Shephard, Harold Brown, and Bryant Davis; other relatives and friends will cherish his memory also.

Viewing Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, 4-6pm at Andrews Funeral Home Chapel A; viewing Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 11am until the 12 noon service at Andrews Funeral Home Chapel A with Elder Eldridge Jackson, Jr., eulogist. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Jackson, AL.

Due to COVID-19, a repast will not be held. A facial mask is required and social distancing will be implemented at all observances.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.