79 year old George Elmer LeFevre of Smithville died Tuesday at NHC Healthcare Center in Smithville. He attended Faith Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea and 38 years in the National Guard; He Served as Grand Jury Foreman for many years, Mason, served as Delegate to 2 State Constititional Conventions, taught Sunday School and Bible study. He was a retired lawyer, former assistant D.A, public defender, and federal prosecutor. The funeral will be Friday at 2:00 p.m at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Al Mahan will officiate with burial in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8 :00 p.m. and Friday from noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas Elmer “Bud” and Louisa LeFevre Pedigo; step-father, John Pedigo, sister, Virginia Gilbert, and a brother, James B. LeFevre. He is survived by his wife, Mary LeFevre of Smithville. Six children, Georgia Knott of Smithville, Vicki LeFevre of Huntsville, Alabama, Lisa and husband Joe Sokol of Alexandria, Virginia, James and wife Whitney LeFevre of Kevil, Kentucky, Robert LeFevre of Nashville, and Jennifer LeFevre of Sparta. Four grandchildren, Josh Adcock of Cookeville, Hayden LeFevre, Mason LeFevre, and Emma Grace LeFevre, all of Kevil, Kentucky. Two great-grandchildren, Brady and Riley Adcock. Two nephews, George and Buddy Gilbert. One niece, Sharon Flannery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Faith Baptist Church, American Heart Association, or the charity of your choice. DeKalb Funeral Chapel in Smithville is in charge of the arrangements.
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