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Mr. James E Jefferson

Passed 12/12/2020

Obituary For Mr. James E Jefferson

FARRELL A homegoing celebration in honor of Mr. James E. Jefferson will be held Saturday at 12 noon at Brookfield Cemetery in Brookfield, OH. Mr. James Earl Jefferson known to family and friends as “Big Jeff” and “The Rib Man” passed away on December 12, 2020 at the age of 69. James was born May 29, 1951 in Sharon, PA a son of the late Willie C. and Estella Parkman Jefferson. He was a 1969 graduate of Brookfield High School and in 1971 he was drafted into the United States Army. He proudly served as a cook in Fort Ord, California. After his military duties he returned to the Shenango Valley and was formerly employed with Bell Telephone Company, Sawhill Pipe Plant, Mercer County School System and MCAR. He loved spending time with his family and friends, showing off his cooking skills. His caring personality and award winning ribs will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Bettie Brown Jefferson; the mother (Rebecca Jefferson) of his daughter Brandi (Stanley) Washington of Virginia, a stepson Jim Campbell of Pittsburgh, stepson in law James Booth of Arkansas; his siblings, Willie E. Jefferson of West Middlesex, Myrtle (Randolph) Jones of Hermitage, Shirley Jefferson and Robin Jefferson (Melvin) Boggs of Masury, OH, Claudette (Rev. Keith) Askerneese of California and Kimberly Pettross of Maryland; his granddaughters, Blair Gladys, Josephine Washington; three step-grandchildren, Chelsea and James Booth, Trey Campbell; his godson Larry Cozart of Sharon; a host of other relatives and dear friends. James was preceded in death by his parents and stepdaughter Sonya Booth. Friends may call Friday December 18, 2020 at Washington Funeral Home, 1059 Hamiilton Ave Farrell, PA from 3-6 pm.


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To the Jefferson family we send our condolences. We are shocked and saddened at the loss of your brother James. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Continued prayers. Rev. Dr. Angel and Lady Charlene DeLaCruz

Praying for you in your sorrow and extending heartfelt sympathy as we trust in God's promises. He promises us comfort for our sorrow and courage for each day. Strength to face this journey and His Word to light our way. Although we may not understand, He promises His peace will fill our hearts and His love will hold us gently in the hollows of His hands. May the peace God's promise offers help to ease your grief today. And may He always be beside you as you go along life's way. "...the God of love and peace shall be with you." II Corinthians 13:11, Prelate Bishop Martha J. Sanders, Pastor, Bishop Sallie M. Saunders, Co-Pastor, Rev. Deborah Lewis-Sanders, Chief Elder, Hour of Power Full Gospel Tabernacle Church Family

Praying for you and your family in your time of sorrow. May it comfort you to know others care. In every prayer they as God to bless you with courage to bare the sorrow that now fills your heart. Getting through this time may be difficult so let those around you help to ease the pain of your sadness. In sympathy this thought and prayer that God will keep you and your loved ones always in His care. May you find comfort in God's mercy and peace in His love. "...the God of love and peace shall be with you.: II Corinthians 13:11. Apostle Patricia A. Tatum, President, Officers and Members of the Shenango Valley Interdenominational Clerywomen's Alliance.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

J.E. Washington Funeral Services, Inc. | Ohio

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