Paul Lawrence Jefferies, 62, of 601 W. Rutledge Ave., passed away Wednesday, March 3, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Husband of Vanessa Harris Jefferies, he was born in Gaffney and was a son of the late Frank and Lessie Graham Jefferies.
Paul was a graduate of Gaffney High School and furthered his education at Benedict College, Columbia, SC. He was a member of Dunton United Methodist Church and retired from Nestle as Maintenance Supervisor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jarvis, and siblings, Eric, Dwight, Sarah, Helena, and Catherine. He leaves to cherish loving memories: his wife, Vanessa, of the home; daughters, Alexis Jefferies and LaQueshia Wilkins, of Charlotte, NC; brothers, Shelley Jefferies (Anita), Gregory Jefferies (Teresa), of Gaffney, James Franklin Jefferies, Jr. (Virginia), Donnie Graham, of Charlotte, NC, Quintin Jefferies, of New Jersey, Anthony Jefferies, of Texas; sisters, Andra Kaye Ackeridge and Wanda Jefferies, of New Jersey; other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The time and location will be announced by The Gilmore Mortuary. www.gilmoresmortuary.com
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Sheila Jefferies Murphy
March 17, 2021
My condolences to the Jefferies family. Paul will be greatly missed. May our God Jehovah give all of you the strength to endure.
Janeen Bates
March 11, 2021
Paul was a Wonderful Awesome Person
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Janeen Dennesia Ashley Bates Barbara Davidson Kentrell Jones. & Great Grand Baby
ELLERY Keith ( BINKY) Gaffney
March 7, 2021
My condolences to Vanessa and family plus all my cousin's in Jefferies family. I'm sorry I won't be able to make it home. You guys got my prayers. love you all
Nina Cline
March 6, 2021
I spent many years working with Paul and he always had encouraging words for me as I was studying to go to school. The kindness shown to others sometimes is not always evident, but the impressions they leave on the heart are forever. May God give all of his family and close friends comfort!
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Faye Byers Pearson
March 6, 2021
Such a great childhood friend classmate coworker so sorry to hear of his passing stay strong family
Debra L McCullough
March 6, 2021
I worked with Paul for many years @ Nestle! Great friend & co worker! Prayers for all the family! May GOD give you the strength & comfort you need.
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