Jeff graduated from Cocoa Beach High School. Jeff started in the convenience store-gasoline market in the 1970's as a customer service rep for Step-Saver C-Stores.They were bought out by MAPCO, who then promoted him to Area Manager of stores in South Florida. When MAPCO sold out to BP he was appointed District Manager for South Florida BP's. After 10 years with BP, APEC bought the BP sites and he was promoted to Brand Manager of the East Coast sites. He had just celebrated 10 years with APEC.
Jeff was married to his loving wife, Carol Berning for 26 years. They wed on April 23, 1993. He loved sports and really enjoyed football, baseball and Nascar. He always looked forward to taking vacations (especially cruises), loved shopping, watching TV, sports trivia and was passionate about his dogs, Daisy and Max. His favorite thing was spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Carol Berning; children, Melina (Dave) Rinehart, Kimberly Justice Benge, Jennifer Justice and Robert Justice (Sherrie); sisters, Susie Rickel, Sandy Burns-Gilbert and Sarah Manning and grandchildren, Sean, Avery, Evangeline, Nicolas, Ashley, Kristina, Kelsey, Cody, Madison and Abbigail.
He is predeceased by his two brothers, Robert and Jack Berning and a sister, Pamela Hennessy.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Busch Wildlife, Furry Friends of Jupiter or any animal rescue organization.
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