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Paul Jefferies Obituary

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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Published by The Gaffney Ledger on Mar. 5, 2021.

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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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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!

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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