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Porter Loring Mortuary North

2102 N. Loop 1604 E.

San Antonio, Texas

William Jefferson Obituary

JEFFERSON
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for William "Bill" Douglas Jefferson
TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013
10:15 A.M.
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL
115 MAIN PLAZA

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jul. 1, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for William Jefferson

37 Entries

July 26, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Jefferson. While I only met him on a few occasions,It was through my association with Lamont nd Wallace that I determined he was a Christian man who served God, his family, his country and his fellow man. He, and others, paved the way for many people who served in the U S
Armed Forces since the 1960s. May everyone's memories of Mr.Jefferson provide comfort during this time.

John H Wilkerson, San Antonio, TX

Linda Gaida

July 17, 2013

What a wonderful and caring man Bill was. I had the great pleasure of knowing him from our days of serving on the Salvation Army Board. He will be missed. May others learn from his gentle ways and inner strength, our world needs more like him. My sympathy to the family for your loss and may you be comforted in knowing that he made a difference and we are all the better for knowing him.

Larry Buchhorn

July 12, 2013

Dear Joyce, family and friends, I had the honor of working with Bill when I entered the insurance industry in 1974. He was an honorable, Christian man...a true American with a loving wife and family. We will miss him but see him again in God's Heavenly Kingdom. May our God who has conquered death through his son, Jesus Christ, comfort all of you.

Sincerely,
Larry Buchhorn
Austin, TX

classmates of john jay- the escobedo children

July 8, 2013

...deepest sympathy on the loss of your father...

Tony and Debbie Harris

July 6, 2013

We had the privilege of knowing Mr. Jefferson through our friendship with Darrell and Annie. What a legacy he has left to his children and through his wife and children! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of loss. May you feel the loving arms of God enveloping you and upholding you.

Marcia Valdez

July 6, 2013

what a blessing this father was. Thank you Jesus for his life. Bless his loves ones that remain with your peace that passes our underatanding.

July 6, 2013

Our prayers are with you, Darrell and Annie and for all of your family.
Mary and Bill Nimsgern

Gena Vernon

July 5, 2013

I was unable to make it to the funeral but my prayer is for the soul of Uncle Bill; and for strength for Auntie Joyce, family and friends.

Susan Webb

July 4, 2013

What an amazing soul and tribute to a wonderful loving soldier, husband and father. Wishing had the pleasure of knowing him. Thoughts and prayers to his family and all who knew him.

July 3, 2013

With tears of sadness and joy I write this for my brother in law whom I loved so very much. Tears of Sadness because I won't see him on this earht nor hear that down low laughter of his. and Happiness that while h wa ill he was never in pain. and dieded in a peace ful way. and Happy to know that with all certianty he is with God and at peace He lived a great life with an abundance of accomplishments of himself and of his children. I will miss him and continue to love him. Frances Bryant

Denise Bell

July 2, 2013

Uncle Bill was a loving, wonderful family man who will always remain in our hearts. We grieve with hope of seeing him again in heaven. We love him and Aunt Joyce.

July 2, 2013

Major Bill Jefferson was an inspiration to all with whom he crossed paths. His fine family is a testament to his love and concern for their well-being. He was a nice man..a gentleman and an outstanding American. Dave Sweeney, Past President,NAIFA-San Antonio (formerly SAALU)

Juanita Clark

July 2, 2013

What a life! He made the most of it. My sympathy in particular to Leah and all the family at the loss of this great man.

Auntie Joyce, Uncle Billy and the Collier kids circa 1980

Kurt Collier

July 1, 2013

Dear Lord, thank you for sharing William Jefferson with this world. Through this account and through my own experience I have known him to be a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, businessman, servant and so much more. I know you will welcome him into your kingdom with open arms and you will continue to watch over his family. Rest in peace uncle Billy! We miss you and love you.

Tamara Gayle

July 1, 2013

Rejoice!! My uncle Bill is in a GOOD place. And my heart goes out to you because I know you'll miss him, we'll all miss him-his
kind heart & sweet spirit. My dear Jefferson family, may the Peace of the Lord comfort you, & may His Joy strengthen you. God Bless

Oscar and Pia Gutierrez

July 1, 2013

I never met Mr Jefferson but my family for years were neighbors. We were touched by his beautiful obit. What a wonderful man he was. We never knew much about his accomplishments because he was a quiet man. Our son Javier went to school and is friends with Wallace. I am praying for him.

July 1, 2013

To: THE JEFFERSON FAMILY
Blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

The Felders
Ben, Ruth and Tony

Confetti never stayed for very long! :)

July 1, 2013

Ana Blanco

July 1, 2013

What a beautiful tribute to an extraordinary man. I would love to have met him and shake his hand. Something told me to read the obits today. And I am happy I did. It warms my heart to read something like this about someone so special to a lot of people. My Condolences to your family.

July 1, 2013

Dear Joyce and all,
What a lovely tribute to a life well lived. He was such fine man and what a great family Joyce and Bill raised. I can just see Celeste wrapping Bill in a hug! You are in our prayers.
Deb & Greg Schmid

Suzann Madeley

July 1, 2013

The Jefferson Family became mine for a few short years, and I am so grateful that during that time, I had the privilege of meeting this amazing man and his extraordinary wife. Their children are a living tribute.

Gibby & Norma Rodriguez

July 1, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kerry Keisling

July 1, 2013

As a fellow member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, I have always been proud to have my name associated with his and to to have called him a friend. He was a great man and a true gentleman and, as I witnessed, a true servant to the Salvation Army.

July 1, 2013

I just read the amazing account of Mr. Jefferson's life. Somehow I am not surprised, knowing Darrell. His greatest legacy will always be his family and those he touched along the way. What a testament to his life! May our Lord be with you all and give you peace.

Roxanne Jones

July 1, 2013

In the memory of my beautiful, loving father! You are missed more then words can say dad!

Xavier Martinez

July 1, 2013

A man who is a great example of service, and who taught his children to do the same. May God continue to bless the family of William D. Jefferson as they celebrate his life. No doubt great stories will be told about his life, and hopefully that will continue to inspire others to live the kind of life that is ideal, which was Mr Jefferson's, a life complete and noble.

Beverly Smith

June 30, 2013

Dear Jefferson Family, Thank you for sharing William with the world ... His spirit will live on forever through you all ... and for that I am even more thankful! Please accept my sincerest thanks and gratitude for being the best of who you are as a family, and individually! It is such a pleasure to know you all.

Mary Coleen Crawford

June 30, 2013

Much sympathy to the wonderful family of Major Jefferson! My love especially to Darrell and Annie, my dearest friends who are so precious. May the Lord wrap His arms around all of you at this time and in the days ahead as you grieve his loss. Many prayers for you with my love.

Roxanne Jefferson

June 30, 2013

I bless each person who remembers my father in his homecoming! Thank you all so very much!!! My father was the most beautiful gift that God graced my family with and gave to all he knew! I miss him so very much and the thing that brings me comfort was he knew my Jesus and now hes recieved to his eternal home! My father was my heart and especially bless my younger sister who gave love in ways that not only touched the memory of my dad but too my mom and all that she gave and gives too!...for God shall not forget your labor of love!

Michael and Elena Wellman

June 29, 2013

Dear Jefferson Family we are so lucky to have known Bill and our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God Bless each and everyone of you, Elena and I know he is so proud of all of you and all the happiness you gave him.

Brenda Gignac

June 29, 2013

From the Gignac family to the Jefferson family our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Our families have had many wonderful memories over the years. For many years, we were next door neighbors and shared many great times. Bill and Joyce were Brenda's sponsor for citizenship, which she will always be very grateful. This meant so much to share this amazing experience with Bill and Joyce.

The Gignac Family

Linda Nairn

June 29, 2013

Mr. Jefferson was also a long-time member of the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library. He will be missed. he was a dear person.

Patricia Adams

June 29, 2013

Wallace, Rhonda and the beloved family - We are saddened in the passing of your inspirational father who obviously left you a wonderful legacy. Our world needs more people like him and I know he passed along that vision to his children and grandchildren. He passed suddenly but his amazing perspective on life will last for generations.

Ricardo Reyna

June 29, 2013

On behalf of the Reyna Family, we extend our deepest and sincerest sympathies on the loss of your husband, brother, father, and grandfather. The beautiful obituary is a fitting tribute to a great man who we were honored to know. We will miss his genuine manner and smile. May The Lord provide comfort to you during this difficult time and may you be blessed with the many wonderful memories you surely have of your time with him.

Josie Mendoza

June 29, 2013

I did not know Major Jefferson but by reading the beginning of his obituary, it is evident that he was a man of vision. What a great loss to our society are men like him. His words ring even truer today. My sincerest condolences to his family. May you find comfort in your memories.

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