Gregory Edwin Efferson

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28-30) Greg Efferson, 50, born September 28, 1966, In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, September 18, 2017 following a courageous battle with Brain Cancer. Greg is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Julie Martin Efferson, their daughter Allie Efferson and their son Hayden Efferson. Greg is also survived by his parents Donnell and Edwina Efferson, of Baton Rouge, LA and two sisters Danielle Efferson, of Nashville, TN, Nikki Shealy and her husband Lance of Porter, TX. Greg is survived by numerous in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews that he loved very much. Greg graduated from Woodlawn High school in Baton Rouge in 1984 where he was a varsity football player and a swimmer. He attended Louisiana Tech University, where he played football for the Bulldogs and graduated with a degree in Finance in 1989. While in college he discovered a love of coaching and began teaching local children to swim. He made many lifelong friendships throughout his school years that he cherished. Greg began his career with National Steel in Chicago, where he met and married Julie. Then work and life took them to Pittsburgh, PA and Houston TX, and ultimately to San Angelo for a job at Mueller, Inc. Greg could not have been happier than to have his family growing together in the San Angelo community. Working for Mueller for the last 22 years was Greg’s best career decision, as the people there have been like family. Growing up in Louisiana Greg developed a passion for hunting and fishing. He found great joy spending time with his friends and family in the outdoors or on a golf course. Work never seemed like work to Greg. His job was always an adventure and he loved it. Greg also took great pride in watching his children grow, learn and explore the world. Rarely did he miss a game/performance that his children were involved in. He will be forever remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, brother in-law and friend. Friends and Family are invited to attend a visitation that will be held Friday, September 22, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home from 4:00-7:00pm and then a casual celebration of Greg’s life at Glen Meadows Baptist Church on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 10:00am. The family wishes to express their most sincere gratitude to all those who provided care for Greg over the past year and for those who offered assistance and prayer during a very difficult journey. In lieu of flowers please donate to one of the following memorials, or a charity of your choice: Safari Club International, www.safariclub.org, Hospice of San Angelo, www.hospiceofsanangelo.org, or Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation for Brain Cancer, www.drmarnierose.org.