Jeffery Montgomery Travers departed this life on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Fort Washington Health Center, Fort Washington, MD.

Jeffery was born on April 5, 1958 to Frank D. Travers and the late Dora L. Whalen Travers in Leonardtown, MD. He was the proud father of DeWayne Travers.

Jeffery was a very well educated and intelligent individual. He pursued his academic career in the St. Mary's County public school system graduating from Chopticon High School on June 3, 1977. Jeffery later enrolled in the Paxteen Program located at the Patuxent River Naval Base where he further pursued his academic career at the prestigious Tennessee College. To add to his outstanding, professional accolades, Jeffery enlisted in the U.S. Army to proudly serve his country where he later received an honorable medical discharge.

Jeffery became a member of St. Mark's U.A.M.E. church under the spiritual leadership of Reverend Dr. Rudy Brooks. Brother Jeffery loved to be around his family and was, without a doubt a people person. He will be forever known for his famous smile as well as for his love of dancing and rapping.

Jeffery leaves cherished memories in the hearts of his father, Frank and son, DeWayne, aunts; Ruth Whalen Lee, Betsy Whalen Sheffield and Catherine N.B. Travers, his uncle, James H. Whalen and a special lady in his life who he was very honored to call "Mom", Ms. Edith Jefferies, Jeffery also had many, many special relatives and friends, but one of his very special cousins and close friends was John "Snoman" Nunley, Jr. whom he shared a special bond.

Jeffery was predeceased by his maternal grandparents; the late Raymond and Helen Whalen, his paternal grandparents, the late William and Mary Travers, foster parents, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Young and many other beloved aunts, uncles and relatives.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 9:00am to 10:30am in St. Mark's U.A.M.E. Church, Valley Lee, MD where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 10:30am with Reverend Dr. Rudy Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.