Craig Michael Jefferies M.D.

Dr. Craig Michael Jefferies of Houston left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on the 21st of March, 2014, at the age of 49. He was born in Dixon, Illinois, on the 31st of August, 1964, to Perry and Jo Jefferies.

He attended Ball High School in Galveston and Oklahoma Baptist University. He was a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and served as Associate Professor of Family Medicine from 2001 to the present. He was Chief Resident of Family Practice at Memorial Hospital Southwest from 1993 to 1994. His achievements included: Bridges to Excellence Recognition—Diabetes Care Recognition 2013, H Magazine Top Doctor 2013, Patients’ Choice Award 2010-2012, Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2010-2011, Texas Monthly Super Docs 2005-2006, and Resident Teacher Award 1994. He served the Brookwood Community in Brookshire, Texas, and traveled on medical mission trips to Central America and Africa.

Craig was preceded in death by his father, Perry Doddridge Jefferies. He is survived by his loving wife, Amy Rozell Jefferies; mother, Jo Anita Massa Jefferies; brother, Kevin Edward Jefferies, wife, Shannon Bishop, and sons, Jackson and Beckett; twin brother, Brent Michael Jefferies; sister, Kathleen Jefferies Ites, and husband, Eddie; niece, Josie Orr, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Also surviving are his father and mother-in-law Mike and Barbara Rozell; brother-in-law and wife Michael and Jamie Rozell and daughter Kinley and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Also, his beloved four legged girls Lizzy, Zuma and Olive.

Craig was a dedicated and caring physician. Craig’s committment, enthusiasm and humanity set him apart in the field of medicine. He was a great mentor and teacher, guiding many young doctors over his career. He dedicated his life to improving the quality of life for his thousands of patients and expecting nothing in return. For Craig, it was not about being a “doctor” as much as it was about having the ability, knowledge and love to be able to treat his patients. Being a doctor was his calling in life. Craig touched his patients, friends and family with his smile, compassion and joy for life.

Craig could carry on a great conversation on almost any topic mentioned. He could remember dates, places and names of such a wide range of sports and other subjects. He attended OBU on a tennis scholarship and enjoyed many sports. His wit would always bring laughter. Craig had traveled to many places and had fond memories of travels with his Uncle Jesse and loved traveling with his wife Amy.

Craig was a kind, gentle, and loving man with a humble spirit. He and Amy were best friends and the love of each other’s life. He was a devoted husband and caring son. Words cannot express how much he will be missed by his patients, family and friends, but most of all by his wife Amy.

Friends are cordially invited to share their personal remembrances at six o’clock in the evening on Thursday, the 27th of March, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. A visitation and reception will follow from seven o’clock until nine o’clock in the library and grand foyer.

A funeral service is to be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 28th of March, at Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway Drive in Houston.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to Brookwood Community or The Junior League of Houston.