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Obituary For Leroy Jefferson, Sr.

Deacon Leroy Jefferson, Sr., 83, of Midlothian, died June 13, 2021. He was born February 11, 1938 to Virginia Mason and Harry Anderson in Midlothian, Virginia. He was educated in the Chesterfield County Public School System and graduated from Carver High School in 1956. Leroy met and married Lois Temple Brown on September 19, 1959. From that union was born four children, twins, Myra Dale and Myrna Gale, Loretta Leona and Leroy, Jr. Leroy and his family attended True Apostolic early in the 1960's and later joined Greater Refuge until 2018 when he moved his membership to Greater Anointing until his death. Leroy worked for the United States Postal Service faithfully for 30 years until his retirement in 1998. Deacon Jefferson has been faithful in the prison ministry and visiting the sick. He believed that "only what you do for Christ will last." His wife of 47 years, Lois T. Jefferson, passed February 14, 2007. Deacon Jefferson married Sara Coleman on September 7, 2013. He was strong in his faith and believed that God was in control of his life. He was very stern and believed what he believed. His faith has kept him longer than what his doctor's prognosis was. He enjoyed going to visit people to help encourage them. In addition to his first wife and parents, Deacon Jefferson was also preceded in death by two daughters, Myra Moran and Loretta Moody; grandson, Matthias Washington, sister, Jeanette Finney; brother, Robert Henry and son-in-law, Joe Moody. Surviving are his wife, Sara Jefferson; devoted daughter, Myrna Washington; son, Leroy, Jr. (Angela); nine grandchildren, Reese, Jr., Quintin, Sr., Joseph Sr., Princess, Leroy III, Chloe, Michael Michelle and Myles; six great-grandchildren, Raigan, Reese III, Benjamin, Skyy, Quintin Jr. and Joseph Jr.; brother, James Mason; sister, Joyce Thomas; son-in-law, Preston Moran; six bonus daughters, Janet, Gail, Laverne, Jacqueline, Vivian and Treena; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Elder Raymond Overby officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Livestreaming at scottsfuneralhome.com. Per his request, no viewing. Watch video: https://vimeo.com/567460861

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I offer my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May Deacon Leroy Jefferson, Sr. soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father. I pray peace and comfort for you and your loved ones at this difficult time and offer my condolences to you all. Deacon Jefferson's gentle soul will always be in our soul.

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To The Jefferson Family, we extend our deepest sympathy. Deacon Jefferson will always be remembered by the Booker Family. The late Carol Booker was a member of the Carver High School, Class of 1956, along with Deacon Jefferson. "A loving bond lives on forever in memories of all that was shared together." The Booker Family, formerly of Chesterfield, VA.

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To The Jefferson Family, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. As you go through this difficult time, remember that you are so loved. R.I.P Deacon Jefferson,take your rest! -- Dist Elder Freddie and Lady Dorothy Dorothy Vincent

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TO THE JEFFERSON AND MOODYS,SORRY HEAR THAT YOUR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER PASS AWAY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ,FROM YVONNE MOODY AND FAMILY

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To The Jefferson Family, our prayers are with you to comfort and lift your up. God grace is sufficient and This loving arms surround us during these times of sorrows and grief. The Dixon and Brown families.

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To the family of Deacon Leroy Jefferson, may God continue to bless and keep you strong as you move forward with the wonderful memories of your love one and our brother in Christ Jesus.he touched the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him including myself!! Elder W. C. Bowser Sr and the love of God Church of the Apostolic Faith Roanoke Rapids N. C.

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Condolences to Joyce Thomas and family. I never met him but he was a brother in Christ. We will all meet him one day in our Heavenly home. May God comfort you and give you peace. Gloria Harmon

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Praying for your family during this time of bereavement. Curnell Westbrook, Sr and family

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A great man ever since I knew him at 22nd and Venable St. Church of our Lord Jesus. Always soft spoken, kind and friendly. I last saw him at my sister-N-law's funeral recently and he was always the same. I believe that God has taken him home to rest. My prayers for the family that God will give you strength and comfort you knowing that he fought a good fight and kept the faith until God called him home. George Taylor Jr. Fishersville, Virginia.

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condolences to the Jefferson Family. Sorry to hear of he passing of our Dear and faithful Cousin, Deacon Leroy Jefferson. He was faithful until the end. I can remember each time he would have words at the family reunion, he was always going to find a way to add these words, IT IS JESUS ONLY. Deacon Jefferson has bowed, confessed, and is now in the arms of our precious Savior. RIP Deacon Jefferson

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To the Jefferson Family....I send my heart felt condolences...Deacon Jefferson was a STAPLE in my life of how to be a good, GOD FEARING, respectful, compassionate and overall a Great person...He will ALWAYS be the father figure I never had....Love You Deacon Jefferson.....RICK MILLS SR

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Our sincere prayers and condolences to your family. God bless you with His peace.🙏🏽❤️ Lovingly, Elders Wayne & Valerie Murray

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He was a great man of the faith as well as a statesman of the faith. He will be greatly missed. He made his mark!PHILLIPIANS 3:14

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Sorry for your loss. May God bless you and family/friends for your sorrow during the bereavement. R.I.P Deacon Jefferson "take your rest" Vera Bright

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Sorry for your loss. May God bless the family/friends in sorrow of bereavement. R.I.P Deacon Jefferson,take your rest!

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I celebrate the life Mr. Jefferson lived and rejoice in his return home. My family and I are forever indebted to the heart of Mr. Jefferson and his family will continue to be in our thoughts. - Corey Scott

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To the Jefferson's family Our hearts was sadden to hear of Leroy's Jefferson passing we met him years ago he always was the same. May he R.I.P. To God be the glory for his 83 years here with us.

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To Joyce and family, was so very sorry to hear of Leroy's passing even though we watched his health declining, it hurts when a loved one leaves us. Eleanor Bates and I will surely miss seeing him at our "Favorite Spot" Shoney's at that certain table that was made for him and his beloved grandson who stuck by him so patiently until the end. He was always the same, quiet and a joy to be around. He is free from pain and is safe in the Masters arms. Eleanor Bates and Hazel Hobson

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