Jeffrey Felix, 53, of Winner, SD passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Winner Regional Long Term Care Facility in Winner, SD.  Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 12:00PM at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Winner, SD.  Burial will follow in the Winner City Cemetery.  A wake service will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 7:00PM at the Winner Ideal Community Hall in Winner, SD.

Jeffrey Felix was born on June 28, 1970, in Rosebud South Dakota to Patrick & Wilma Joyce (Roubideaux) Felix and departed to his heavenly home on January 14, 2023, at the Winner Regional Healthcare Center in Winner SD.

Jeffrey grew up and lived his whole life in Winner. He attended winner school up to the eighth grade and then received his GED from the Sinte Gleska University in Mission SD. Jeffrey went on to further his education at the Sinte Gleska University. During the time he attended SGU he made the Dean's list. Jeffrey worked various jobs, including the Winner Nursing Home in earlier years, the Zip Trip formerly Ampride for many years, Casey's General Store, then the Gus Stop until his health started to decline and he was unable to work anymore. He also served on the North & South Ideal Lakota community as Treasurer for a brief time.

Jeffrey was a very liked man. Wherever he went he made friends. He was known by many as "Dancing Bear." He was nice, kind, & gentle who always had a smile. He liked to joke with family and friends too. He really enjoyed family get togethers such as cookouts, birthdays, and holiday dinners. He liked to dance and attended dances, softball games, powwows, mud races, working on cars and spending time with his friends also.

Throughout the years, Jeffrey took a nephew and nieces under his wing. He also opened his home to family members and friends and was willing to lend a helping hand when he could. He did the best he could with what he had.

Jeffrey was courageous and strong. He fought til the end but lost his physical battles, but gained his Angel wings and went to his heavenly home. He now lives pain free, no tears, no more suffering! But he took a piece of our hearts with him, and we will always love and miss our brother, uncle, grandpa, nephew, and cousin. He will be lovingly remembered by all who know him.

Doks'a Ake' Wac'inyankinkte someday brother.

Jeffrey is survived by his brothers; Jesse Felix Sr., Harry Felix, Richard "Cactus' Chasing Hawk Sr., Melvin Chasing Hawk Jr., Brooks, Brian, and Cody Chasing Hawk. Sisters; DeAnne Felix, Rochelle Felix-Antoine, Dawn, Cheryl and Mindi Felix, Nicole Bruguier and Stephanie Chasing Hawk, Uncle; Everette "Butch" Felix, Aunts; Velma Chasing Hawk and Rebecca Sitting Bear, numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren and his chihuahua Bella Rose.

Jeffrey is proceeded in death by his parents, Patrick & Joyce, brother; Patrick Felix, nephew; Patrick John Antoine, grandson; Jesse Felix III, paternal grandparents; Everette and Evelyn (Lapointe) Felix and maternal grandparents; Charles and Virginia (Williams) Roubideaux, Aunts: Ardith, Sandra, Clara, Patricia, Helen, and Cheryl. Uncles: Virgil Sr., Timothy, Keith, Lester, William "Binanca Bill." and Harry and other relatives.

There will be a time of food and fellowship at the Winner-Ideal Lakota Community Hall following the committal service.