Richard Allan Jefferies

Richard Allan Jefferies obituary, Blackville, SC

Richard Allan Jefferies

Richard Jefferies Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 2, 2025.
Richard Allan Jefferies, 69, entered into life eternal, Tuesday, 4/29/25, after a brief illness.

As a child, Richard loved eating milk and cookies, hiding his broccoli behind the refrigerator, and playing with his beloved Bloodhound, Gabriel Wrinkles, courtesy of SLED Chief Pete Strom.

Richard loved going with his grandfather, Senate President Pro Tem Edgar Brown deep sea fishing and, when very young, to the Atlantic Coast Line railroad station to see the "choo choo."

Richard enjoyed family vacations at Wampee House with his grandfather, Governor/Senator R.M. Jefferies, the then General Manager of the hydroelectric power systems at the Santee Cooper lakes.

Richard enjoyed many days fishing and hunting at his father's ponds and land at Beldoc and at the Diamond Farm.

Richard was a rifle and pistol expert gunsmith who trained at the Colorado School of Trades. Richard wrote articles for hunting magazines, and was a gun range supervisor and at times, participant, who accrued numerous awards.

Richard was actively involved with Columbia Community Theatre, both on the stage and backstage. He and his wife also participated in many Circle Theatre productions while they lived in Barnwell, most memorably, Shenandoah.

Richard was a talented bassist. When first married, he and his wife organized The Better Than Average Blue Max Bomber Band.

Richard was predeceased by his grandparents, Senator and Mrs. Richard M. Jefferies and Senator and Mrs. Edgar A. Brown; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Emily) M. Jefferies, Jr., his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. H. Wayne Unger, his nephew, Edgar Allan Brown Craig and cousin, Jay Unger.

He was married to the love of his life, Debra J. Anderson, for thirty years until her death in 2009.

Richard is survived by his sister, Emily McBurney Jefferies, his daughter, Annie Love Bishop (Josh Skidmore); grandsons Patrick Anderson and Jayden Allan Cudd and Kyle Skidmore; nephew Dave Craig (Shannon); cousins, H. Wayne Unger, Jr. (Ellen), Richard M. Unger (Kathy) and Keith Unger Gordon.

No services are planned at this time.

The family was assisted by Folk Funeral Home.

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William Jenkins posted to the memorial.

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May 10, 2025

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William Jenkins

June 3, 2025

I was a childhood friend of Richard as he lived across the street from me in Barnwell, SC, as did his late grandfather, Edgar Brown and his wife, Annie, his father, Dick Jeffries and mother, Emily Jeffries. They were a huge part of my childhood and I have many memories of the whole family. This is such a sad day. While Richard, Edgar, Annie, Dick, and Emily are gone, they still live in the memories of my childhood in Barnwell. Never to be forgotten. Rest in peace, Richard Jeffries.

Bobby wardlaw / Robert Bassett

May 14, 2025

I remember ridding with him in his grandfather´s Lincoln with #1 license plate and I remember when he got his Volvo wagon I was in 9th grade been a long time but seems like yesterday my name is Bobby Wardlaw

Sally Griner Raymond

May 10, 2025

Sister, I am heartbroken for you. Richard is in a better place now but I know how much you will miss him. My prayers to all family and friends and especially to his daughter, Annie Love and his grandchildren. She was the apple of his eye. His eyes twinkled when he talked of her to me. I hope you can all find peace during this time. Love you my dear friend!!

Sally Raymond

May 10, 2025

Even though you chased me walking home from elementary school and tried to choke me every day, LOL, you were always a great friend. You had a big heart underneath all that craziness. Heaven has gained an angel and I know Deb greeted you with open arms as did Brown. Rest easy my friend.

Emily Jefferies

May 5, 2025

I love the easy way you laughed.

Catherine Hart Griffith

May 4, 2025

I´m saddened to learn of Richard´s passing. My condolences to daughter Annie Love, to his sister Emily Jefferies, and to the family. Richard´s mother Emily Brown Jefferies and my mother Vera Boulware Hart were best friends growing up in Barnwell starting in the late 1920´s.

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