James Jefferson

James Jefferson obituary, New Orleans, LA

James Jefferson

James Jefferson Obituary

Published by Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue on Aug. 12, 2016.
James Curtis Jefferson departed this life on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the age of 54. Husband of Oneka Dreux Jefferson. Son of the late Haley Johnson and Hattie Mae Jefferson. Father of James Jr., Curtis and Sherlise Jefferson, Shannon McGee, Hope, Tia, James and Faith Dreux and Jeremiah J. Haywood. Brother of JoAnn Perkins (Kevin), Beverly Galloway, Albert Jefferson (Germaine), the late Annie 'Shirley' Norris, Haley J.C. Johnson, Ethel Hopson, Charlene Smith, Diane Ekenta, Haley Jefferson and Johnny Jefferson. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family, pastors, officers and members of United Church of Total Deliverance and International Ministries, First Evangelist B.C., Greater Full Gospel Church of Our Jesus Christ, Carrolton Avenue B.C., St. Johns Faith Church, Full Gospel COGIC, Deliverance to Freedom Ministries, First Evangelist B.C. and Greater St. Stephen F.G.B.C. are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Carrolton Avenue Baptist Church, 2528 S. Carrolton Ave. on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

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