Jeffery Kent Claitor

April 13, 1947 - April 5, 2021

Jeffery Kent Claitor, 73, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on April 5, 2021. Jeff was born on April 13, 1947, to Patsy Jean Clubb Claitor and Crockett David "Jack" Claitor in Lubbock, Texas. He proudly served his country for 28 years in the United States Navy, retiring as Senior Chief Claitor. During his service in Taipei, Taiwan, he met Maichu, the love of his life. Two years later they wed in 1976, going on to have 4 children, Tony, Tim, Wendy and Sharon. Jeff was a life-long fan of reading, sports, billiards, music, and movies. For years you could find him at Q Karaoke belting out ballads well into the night with his pals. At home he became an avid collector, creating dozens of vintage memorabilia and art collections. It wasn't unusual to find Jeff in a Santa hat making those around him smile; he was regularly giving, with vintage gifts in tow at every weekly "Pops Day" outing with his daughter, Wendy, and their long-time family friend, John Kutkiewicz. John was like a son to Jeff, visiting with him weekly over the last few years of his life, playing Texas Hold Em, exchanging dad jokes, watching football & obscure movies, and always lending a helping hand. Anyone who knew Jeff would quickly be struck by his laid-back charm, generosity, gratitude, and one-of-a-kind humor. Jeff was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Patsy Claitor, and his sister, Christie Claitor Walker. He is survived by his brother, Kyle Claitor, his wife, Maichu Claitor, his sons, Tony and Tim Claitor, and his daughters, Wendy and Sharon Claitor. Jeff found a way to find beauty in each and every day. He had a laugh that made each day you heard it, better. His positive outlook on life was a choice he continued making up until his last week on earth. He is dearly missed by all who knew and love him. There will be a memorial in celebration of Jeff's life on April 13, 2021, at 6:00pm, held at A Community Funeral Home in Orlando, Florida. The family kindly requests that all flowers, plants and notes are sent there.