Gregory Lynn Jefferson

Gregory Lynn Jefferson obituary, Mansfield, OH

Gregory Lynn Jefferson

Gregory Jefferson Obituary

Visit the Marlan Gary Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace - Mansfield website to view the full obituary.

Gregory " Greg" Lynn Jefferson was born to the union of John and Beatrice Jefferson on March 7, 1955, in Mansfield, OH. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High in 1973. High school is where he discovered his love for sports, and he was a member of the High School Baseball team. Another one of his favorite activities was playing the Guitar and being a DJ. After High school he began working at Mansfield Tire Co. Greg loved to ride motorcycles and was part of the RoadRunner MC. He loved to be around family and his grandchildren. Greg loved the Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Indians whenever they won.

He was the youngest of seven children. He was preceded in death by his loving Parents, his grandson Keezon and his siblings " George, Sherrie, Jeanie, Walter "Wal-C", Don, and Dorothy.

Greg is survived by his five children: Maurice of Cincinnati, Martel and Antoine of Mansfield, Tahisha (Montrel) of Toledo, and Brandon of Charlotte, NC. He leaves a strong legacy of thirteen grandchildren, Najayla, Harlin, Kahmariyon, Jaden, Kennedy, Tylen, Mariana, Jon, Arsis, Kyrie, Zion, Zander and Kahlani. He is also loved and will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family and friends.

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Marlan Gary Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace - Mansfield

753 McPherson Street, Mansfield, OH 44903

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