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Obituary For Johnny Lee Jefferson
The funeral services for the late Mr. Johnny Jefferson, who departed this life on Sunday, September 7, 2025, will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. from the New Beulah Grove Baptist Church in Sylvester, Georgia. Reverend Karl Smith, Pastor will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden.
Mr. Johnny Lee Jefferson, the eldest of five children, was born on April 5, 1937 to late Earlene Jefferson Burch and the late Willie B. Gordon in Sumner, Georgia. He was raised by his grandparents. Johnny received his education in the Worth County School System and graduate from Oak Hill High School in Worth County.
Johnny accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Pine Bluff Baptist Church in Sumner, Georgia. Later in life, he moved his membership to New Beulah Grove Baptist Church in Sylvester, Georgia. He served as a member of the Deacon Board and the Usher Board until his health started declining.
Johnny met and fell in love with Grace Fulton. They were married on February 1, 1959 on the front porch of her parentโs home. During their 66 years of marriage they were blessed with four children.
Johnny was well known in the Sylvester community. He was the first African-American police officer in Sylvester, Georgia. The City of Sylvester, along with Mayor Harold Proctor, Jr., officially proclaimed February 20, 2023 in the city of Sylvester, as Johnny Lee Jefferson Day. Johnny was the manager of the Traveling Echoes gospel group for many years. He was a very dedicated member and he loved fellowshipping with all of the guys of the Traveling Echoes.
Johnny was always helping others. He never met a stranger and he loved his family.
Our beloved Johnny Lee was called to Eternal Rest on Sunday, September 7, 2025. His parents, two children, two brothers Freddie Burch, Oscar Burch, one sister, Johnnie Mae Brinson, his father- and mother-in-law, Samuel and Florine Fulton, three sisters-in-law Grace Fulton, Betty Fulton, Doris Young, four brothers-in-law Claudie Fulton, Benjamin Fulton, Frank Fulton, Clifford Brinson, have all preceded him in death.
Johnny leaves to cherish so many wonderful memories his wife of 66 years, Grace Fulton Jefferson; his daughters Felicia (Frank) Crapp, Karen Hall, both of Sylvester, GA; his godson, Joelandon Dixon of Sylvester, GA; seven grandchildren, Jeffery, Christopher (Eva), Diandria, Raven, Kandis, Jordan, Bradlee; six great grandchildren, Kaelynn, SaMya, Jayvion, JiโKing, Alaya, Akari; a brother, Clarence (Mary) Burch of Sylvester, GA; a brother-in-law Steven (Rhonda) Edwards of Florence, SC; two sisters-in-law Diedra (Gilbert) Sutton of Columbia, SC, Patricia Burch of Sylvester, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
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Mrs. Grace, I love you. I know you are going to miss Mr. Jefferson. He loved you. I remember when you would call me and I didn't answer, Johnnie would call and say "Brenda, can you please call Grace because she needs her hair done?" I would say, yes sir. He was a man who loved his family. He was a great inspiration to me. We are going to miss him.
My Condolences and prayers to Families and Friends.
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends
To the family of a Servant who aced his spiritual journey, our sincere condolences, and may God comfort you - all at this time. Johnny was always willing and always helpful. Ican hear him say, "God has laid up in heaven for me A crown which cannot fade; "The righteous Judge, at that great day, shall place it on my head. May Johnny rest in peace, and the family be comforted. James & Rosemary Thompkins & Family.
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I tell this story all the time. I was a young boy. During the winter Uncle Johnny would come get me EARLY Sunday morning before Sunday School. We would go to Beulah Grove, just me and him. He would lite the gas heaters so the church could be somewhat warm by Sunday School, and leave me there to "watch them" while he went and picked up people for Sunday School. Now, I have no idea what I was supposed to do if something happened because this was waaayyyy before cell phones. But I eventually realized it had nothing to do with "watching heaters" at all. It was about Service...to your family, to your church, to God. That's because HE was all about Service. Thank you for the lesson Unc and I know your Service continues with The Father.
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My sincere condolences to all of you. May God strengthen all of you during this time. Love you all.
Wallace and I are so very sorry for the family's loss! Johnny was such a good man. He and my daddy were best friends. Johnny watched me grow up! He will truly be missed so much! The Coleman Family will keep y'all in our prayers. Grace, Felicia and Karen, we love y'all!
Sincerely, Dr. Wallace and Lady Amaryllis Coleman ๐๐ฝ๐๏ธโค๏ธ
To the Jefferson family, I am so sorry for your loss I pray God will comfort you all in this difficult time.
Our Prayers and Condolences to The Jefferson Family. ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฟ
My deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family during this time.
Mrs. Grace, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you and the girls. Johnny was a very kind man and I know he's going to be missed. I love you all and definitely praying for you ๐ Brenda Womack Hamilton
Our deepest condolences to your family at this time. Mr. Jefferson will truly be missed by everyone here at DCI Dialysis Clinic. He was such a sweet and kind soul, and we loved him so much!! Prayers for you all!
My Sincere Condolences To Grace Daughters and Family
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
