Jeffrey Robert Underwood's Obituary
Jeffrey Robert Underwood, (JWood), age 63, of Centerville, Iowa passed away on January 11, 2025.
Jeff was born on April 17, 1961 to Robert "Creamy" Underwood and Patricia Walker. He was born and raised in Centerville, along with his siblings; Jim and Julie. Jeff graduated from Centerville High School with the class of 1979. After high school, Jeff attended Indian Hills Community College where he obtained his Associate of Arts Degree. After Indian Hills Community College, Jeff furthered his academic and golf career at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. He finished his collegiate golf career at Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville, MO. and then obtained his barber certificate in 1988.
Jeff returned to Centerville to work with his father, Creamy, at the Underwood Barber and Stylist Shop. Jeff and Creamy worked together for 37 years at the barber shop. Everyone knew him as JWood and for his famous one-liners and jokes. Jeff truly had a heart of gold. He saw the best in everyone and he loved having a good time. You never knew when he would spontaneously break out into "Rockin' Robin."
Jeff was an avid golfer who grew up on the golf course. He was the club golf champion at the Appanoose Country Club for nine years and the Manhattan Champion for two years. You could find him during the summer on the golf course or hanging out with friends and family. He loved all sports, including the Chiefs, Hawkeyes and Cardinals. He later became a fan of the Green Bay Packers because of longtime companion, Dianne. Together, they would spend time watching the games. Jeff loved their dog, Simba.
Left to honor Jeff's memory are his long-time girlfriend, Dianne Ballard; father, Robert "Creamy" (Shelda) Underwood; mother, Patsy Morrow; siblings, Jim (Carla) Underwood and Julie (Rick) Brissette; step-siblings, Bret (Cindy) Johnson, Robin (Jim) Johnson, and Chad Johnson; nephews, Colton Belloma, Gage Kaefring, Seth (Scarlet) Kaefring, Zack Kaefring; niece, Tess Kaefring; his dog, Simba, along with numerous extended family and friends.
Jeff was preceded in death by his nephew, Caden Underwood; paternal grandparents, Claude and Ruby Underwood; maternal grandparents, Wayne and Lea Walker; and his step father, Darrel (Montelle) Morrow.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville with Pastor Brian Hargrave officiating. Burial will follow the service at Oakland Cemetery in Centerville. Visitation will take place Friday, January 17, 2025 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville with the family greeting friends from 4:00-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Appanoose Country Club or Centerville High School Boys Golf. Memorials may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Underwood Family, 501 North 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at https://www.thomasfh.com or https://www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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