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Carl Osborne Jefferson Sr. of Charlottesville, Virginia, departed this life on Monday, October 25, 2010, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.
He was born on May 7, 1925, in Charlottesville, to the late Emmett and Clara Seay Jefferson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Willie Jefferson; a sister, Emma Porter; and a grandson, Chandell White.
Mr. Jefferson retired from the United Postal Services and served in the United States Marine Corp.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Jefferson; a son, Carl O. Jefferson Jr. of Charlottesville; two daughters, Carolyn Miller of Temple Hills, Maryland, and Joyce Merritt of Charlottesville, Virginia; a sister, Frances J. Jefferies and her husband, Carlton, of Charlottesville; three grandchildren, Rhonda Brooks of Waldorf, Maryland, Patria Bursey of Washington, D.C., and Lorenzo Miller of Washington, D.C.; six great- grandchildren; beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and two special friends, James and Gertrude Carter of Charlottesville and a host of other friends.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Monday, November 1, 2010, at Mount Zion Baptist Church with Dr. Alvin Edwards officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. jfbellfuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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6 Entries
Delmar Mary carey
October 31, 2010
Iam so sorry about your lost.you all will be in our thoughts and prayer.
William & Bonnie Seay-Johnson
October 30, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Jonathan Willis & Family
October 30, 2010
I'm deeply touched by the lost of 'BIG GOOCH'. He was a wonderful man. Moms, Carolyn, Joyce and Brother we will keep you in our prayers
Cathie Branchaud
October 30, 2010
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss….Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
James & Cathie
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Lisa Chapman
October 29, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Shelby & Mike Haigh
October 28, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your lost. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Shelby and Mike Haigh
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