Jeffery Louis Burley was born on December 19, 1974, in Flint, Michigan. At the young age of 47 years old, Jeff passed away on May 19, 2022, after a valiant fight against cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends.
After finishing high school in Flushing, Michigan, Jeff spent two years at Northern Michigan University. He moved to Florida in 1996 where he began his career in the construction industry. Jeff then became an entrepreneur starting his lawn care business, Nice Grass, which he owned and operated for nine years. Later, he sought out his real-estate license and worked at Illustrated Properties for his final eight years.
Jeff’s life was filled with adventure. Whether it was offshore fishing, boating, listening to live music or exploring Florida, Jeff was always on the go. He especially enjoyed trips that included visiting local craft breweries. His active lifestyle included running, biking, spinning, and weightlifting. He loved to share those experiences with others.
He also loved and cherished his daughter, Katie. Ever since she was a little girl, he talked of Katie someday attending Florida State University and in 2019 that dream came true.
Jeffery is survived by his daughter, Katie Burley (20); his father, John (Linda) Burley; his mother, Dolores McKay; a sister, Jill (Clayton) Schwindt; two nieces, Abigail (17) & Madison (8), a nephew, Caleb (6), and girlfriend, Kendall S. Karsten.
He will be so very missed by all who loved him.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at at Aycock-Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458. A Funeral Service will be held begin at 11:00 am at the funeral home. A private committal service for family only will follow.
In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been created in memory of Jeffery and in support of his wish for Katie to graduate from Florida State University. Katie is entering her senior year seeking her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Donations can be made via the banking app ‘Zelle’ to 2316757018.
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