Bob Jeffray – a lovely man who will be remembered and missed by so many at Nethermoor.
Sadly we heard the news our Life Member and former Wednesday Gang volunteer and Kit Manager had passed away aged 84 on Sunday 23rd March, here we pay tribute to the great man.
Bob Jeffray, a man always wearing a smile, a man who loved Guiseley AFC and dedicated so much of his time to the club he loved, with the people he loved.
Bob first started volunteering with the club all the way back in 1993 when he came along to help paint the fences blue.
This volunteering went on to last 32 years from there when he completed a variety of jobs making sure Nethermoor is always looking top notch.
He went on to become our Kit Manager, alongside his Wednesday Gang duties, and his proudest football moment was when his beloved Guiseley AFC secured promotion to the Vanarama National League in dramatic fashion at Chorley on 9th May 2015.
He worked alongside Mark Bower and Danny Boshell in the role for a few years, a role he cherished.
Bob was crowned a Life Member alongside his wife Sandra in January 2020, a richly deserved award for all his efforts over the years.
Bob, a beloved husband to Sandra, father, brother, grandad and great grandad will be sorely missed by his family, friends and everyone at Guiseley AFC.
Before the game on Saturday we will hold a minute’s applause to pay tribute to the lovely man.
Here’s some tributes to Bob from people connected to Guiseley AFC:
“Bob, along with Sandra and Helen, have played such a huge part in the progress of our club. Always smiling Bob will be sadly missed by all of us at Guiseley. On behalf of all of us at the club thank you Bob for all your years of support and hard work. Sandra and Helen our thoughts are with you and all your family at this very sad time. We look forward to welcoming you back at Nethermoor in your own time.” Gary Douglas, Chairman
“Bob was a fantastic volunteer and kit man for many years at the club. Bob was such a genuine and friendly man and was one of those people who would make you smile every time you saw him. He was a constant presence throughout my first spell at the club where he was universally popular and respected by everyone in our dressing room. He was great company on the long away days and you could tell how much Guiseley meant to him. He will be sorely missed.” Mark Bower, Manager
“What a great man. You’ll be sadly missed Bob. My thoughts are with all the family” Oli Johnson
“Such sad news, Bob was always highly respected by the players and staff. Sending love to all the family” Ben Parker
“RIP Bob. A kinder person you couldn’t wish to meet. Always a welcoming smile on a match day at Nethermoor. Send all our thoughts and prayers.” Steven Drench
“Aww so sorry to hear about Bob absolute gentleman many great memories shared at Guiseley, thoughts and prayers to you all rip top man.” Peter Atkinson
“We are so sorry to hear this sad news so many lovely memories with Bob at Guiseley the warmest of hearts and always the biggest smile. Much love to Sandra and Helen” Nicola Kittrick, wife of Steve Kittrick
“What a bloke! Sending my love to all the family.” Nicky Boshell
“Very sad news. Loveliest man you could meet. Sending all my love to Bob’s family and friends.” Danny Lowe
“Such sad news, used to enjoy having a coffee with him before every game. Thoughts go out to Sandra, Helen and family.” Andy Holdsworth
“So sad. Sending my condolences and love to Sandra and Helen.” Martin Stringfellow
“Very sad news, nice fella who loved Guiseley, RIP” Lee Connor
