Eugene K Pfeffer JR, entered the presence of his LORD and Savior the night of December 15, 2017. He was 86 years old. Born in Philadelphia PA, Gene started working at a local grocery store at the age of 12 in their produce Department. Through out his teen and young adult years he developed a vast knowledge about “Fruits and vegetables”. He was a faithful employee of Food Fair Stores Inc for 33 years where he worked his way up to Supervisor- Assistant Merchandiser overseeing the produce, dairy, bakery, and floral departments.
Having accepted Christ as his personal savior at a young age Gene became a faithful follower of Christ through out his life. He faithfully served in his church as Sunday School Superintendent, choir member, deacon, meal prep for church dinners, and would lead and teach services at the Sunday Breakfast Mission.
He was an avid bowler, having bowled in High School and through out his adult life in the Phila Food Trade League as well as a Church Bowling league. He enjoyed bowling with his son Gene III for several years and taught his grandson to love and excel at the sport as well. He enjoyed watching all of the Philadelphia Sports teams play.
Well into his “retirement” he became a Class Room Aide for the Philadelphia School District helping children learn how to read until health issues prevented him from continuing to work at the age of 83.
He is survived by his daughters, Deborah-lynn & David White, Ellie & Richard Tarnoviski, 11 grandchildren, 8 great grand Children, and sister Janice Swanson. Preceded in death by his wife E. Linnie Pfeffer and his son Eugene K Pfeffer III.
In lieu fo flowers, donations in his memory should be made to the Lawndale Baptist Church 6433 Lawndale Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111
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