Elder Donald B. Jefferson Obituary in Tallahassee at Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Elder Donald B. Jefferson

Elder Donald Bailey Jefferson came into this world on May 5, 1956 in Espanola, Fl to the late Bailey and Nursey Jefferson. He made his triumphant transition to glory on April 7, 2020.

Pastor Jefferson began his call into Ministry in 1990 and continued his journey as the Pastor of Shiloh P.B. Church and Mt. Olive #1 P.B. Church until God called him home.

He leaves to cherish his wife Mother Beverly Hawkins Jefferson; four children, Carlos (Latisha) Jackson, Hastings, FL; Tameka Jefferson, Tampa, FL; Tamela (Theodore) Penny, Tallahassee, FL; and Crystal (Branden) Tolver, Crawfordville, FL; nine grandchildren, Deidra, Mariah, Maliyah, Carlos, Jayden, Jayla, Trenton, Tristen, and Brielle; one brother, Willie (Nancy) Jefferson; two sisters, Linda Davis and Cordelia (Leon) Porter; god brother, Roosevelt Small; his father in law, Weldon (Bonnie) Hawkins; and a host of other relatives and friends; Donald was preceded in death by his mother and father; and his brother, Tommy Jefferson. He will be fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Viewing will be at Strong and Jones Funeral Home on Friday, April 17, 2020 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, April 18, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive P.B. Church #1, 4056 Crawfordville Hwy. A memorial service will be scheduled by the family in the near future.

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I pray that God will continue comfort your heart day by day. My heart is full as I think of all those positive memories you shared with the Minister Wives and Widows. You are an encouragement too so many . I appreciate how you were an outstanding support for your husband and children. May those memories forever be with you. P.S I cant find your name on the cash app.

With heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time. Widows & Widowers Association, Inc.,

Espanola is sending the love and hugs. This is never easy, but know God picked another one of his wonderful flowers to continue to blossom in his kingdom! From your Espanola Family!

Sending heartfelt sympathy to the family during this difficult time. Blessings to you all.
Lynn and Tameka Greene Footman Ramon and Glenda Greene Huff

"WITH MUCH CONDOLENCES!"
DAVID AND HAZEL GREENE FAMILY!

Bro. Donald, My heart is grieved at your passing before I got to tell you how much I respected you. I am truly sorrow I didn't let you know. I recall vividly those great times we shared when you and I worked for the school board. I glad you answered the call to put Jesus utmost in your priorities and help other to live for our Jesus. You are there with Him now...You beat me there but I'll be along shortly. I love you brother! J. Harold Thurmond, formerly Principal Wakulla High....Clerk of Court Wakulla County

To Carlos, Latisha & family of Elder Jefferson - while there's no way we can feel your pain, we do feel your loss. Peace and love to you all during your time of sorrow. ~ William & Linda Smith