Jeffrey Dewayne Hyatt age 39 of Laurinburg, North Carolina was born on June 10, 1982, to Justin Wayne Grooms and the late Candy Hyatt in Scotland County, North Carolina. He departed this life on July 16, 2021 in Scotland County, North Carolina. Along with his mother Jeffrey was preceded in death by his brothers Brandon Keith Grooms and Joshua Adam Grooms.

Jeffrey leaves to cherish his memories his father: Justin Wayne Grooms of Scotland County, brother: Jerry Wayne Locklear (Amy) of Laurinburg, North Carolina, maternal grandmother: Marie Hyatt of Scotland County, along with a host of other relatives and friends.