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Thomas Jeffries Obituary

BURLINGTON - Thomas Lee Jeffries "T-Lee", passed away on November 5, 2017 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.

He was the son of William Freeland and Clara Jean Jeffries who survive. He was also raised by Larry Miles. He leaves to cherish his memory, six children, Thomas R. Jeffries, Justin Martin, Kiera Walker, Erika Jeffries, Britney Jeffries, Thomas Lee Jeffries Jr., nineteen grandchildren, and a host of siblings, relatives, family, and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Lambs Chapel at 2 p.m. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. with the family arriving at 1:30 p.m. Public viewing will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 1-9 p.m. in the Roy Blackwell Chapel with a wake held from 7-8 .pm. The family will receive guest at 909 E. Harden St. Graham. Condolences may be posted at blackwellfuneral.com

Services entrusted to Blackwell Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2017.

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Benjamin Wiley

November 1, 2023

Still can´t believe you gone bro..

Chris Enoch

November 3, 2021

Rest in peace cuz

Latisha Harvey

November 11, 2017

My condolences are with you Ms. Clara. He will truly be missed. Such a beautiful soul he had.

BETTY JEAN BALDWIN

November 10, 2017

REST IN HEAVEN COUSIN CLARA I AM PRAYING FOR YOU

Vicki Young

November 10, 2017

Gloria, we are sorry for your lost and let us know we can do anything, in the time of your bereavement our prayers are with you, and your family. Love you Jade, Javion,Jason & Reandrea Snipes, Vicki Young and The Harris Family

Tavares Blackwell

November 9, 2017

To Ms. Clara and Gloria I'm so sorry for your loss but pls know that y'all are in my prayers and to Tlee you will forever be missed homie R.I.H my friend until we meet again.....

Chris Enoch

November 9, 2017

To the family of T Lee Jefferies , I am so sorry for your loss. I met T Lee years ago we used to party and hang out together he was a true friend, he was fun to be around and his hugs were so friendly and warm. May your soul rest in eternal peace. Sleep peacefully my sweet friend may the family look to god for strength in this time of sorrow.

Beverly Leath

November 9, 2017

My deepest condolences to you Clara Jeffries , Gloria Mitchell and family. I'm so lost for words. Not only have I lost a childhood friend I've lost a great dancing partner. I will continue to pray for your family. May god strengthen you through this journey. I will truly miss your smile Tlee Jeffries until we meet again. Fly High my friend.

Trampas Okelly

November 9, 2017

So sorry for your loss the family are in my prayers

Slade and Wade famiy

November 9, 2017

To Clara, Gloria and the entire family. The Wade/Slade family are very sorry to hear of the passing of T Lee. We can only pray that God will give you peace.

Flossie Graves

November 9, 2017

You will be missed. Praying for all his love ones.

Donald Stubblefield

November 9, 2017

I send my condolences to the family, rest easy TLee your friend Donald Stubblefield(AKA)stubb

Tammy Morgan

November 9, 2017

Prayers and condolences to you and your family Ms. Clara.

Pam Williams

November 9, 2017

To Clara, Gloria, Larry and other family members. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have nothing but great memories of T Lee from our Gilliam Rd years. He will be missed. Please know the you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Benjamin Wiley

November 9, 2017

To my Friend I'm really gonna miss you brother. To the family I love you all and if you need me I'm there..

November 9, 2017

Our deepest condolences. Sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family. May God Bless & give you continue strength.

Cassandra Graves & Family

Bob Allen

November 9, 2017

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

GAIL LEATH

November 9, 2017

Clara, Gloria and the entire family I am so sorry to hear of Thomas passing I pray whatever you need from the Lord at this time it will be granted. God Bless You.

Stephanie Street

November 9, 2017

Friend you were like a big brother to me and was around my family for many years. You will be truly missed. Ecclesiastes 3:1

November 9, 2017

So sorry for your loss Clara. My prayers are with you and your family...RIP T-Lee...Karen Reid

Latoya Johnson

November 9, 2017

Ms. Clara, Gloria and family.

Sending our deepest sympathy to you all during this very sad time. TLee will truly be missed.

Tracy Powell and Latoya Johnson

Carolyn Price

November 9, 2017

So sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

Angie Jeffries-Washington

November 9, 2017

To my Jeffries, so sorry for you all loss. I will keep yall in my thoughts and prayers. Always keep the memories alive and stay strong! Jeffries are strong and we stick together...

November 8, 2017

Clara,
Stephen and I are devastated to hear about the loss of your son, T Lee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's grace and mercy surround you.
Robin Sharp & Stephen Hawkins

Lisa Bigelow

November 8, 2017

I feel like this is a bad dream and I just want to wake up. I cannot believe that you are gone Tlee we shared a lot of great times together and you will truly be missed. My love and sincerest condolences to Mama Clara, Gloria, his children and extended family. RIH Tlee❤

Lisa McNair

November 8, 2017

I'm going to miss you my friend!
May you have everlasting peace

Synethia Street Williams

November 8, 2017

Our prayers of comfort and peace are with the Jeffries family during this time of bereavement. TLee was a good friend and former neighbor, with an infectious smile and personality. He will be greatly missed.

Treaver Boswell

November 8, 2017

My condolences to the family I'm truly sorry for your loss praying much for you in the days to come may God keep and comfort you and these trying times.

Pam Price

November 7, 2017

So sorry for your lost. I met Tlee @ work(Dyna Yarns USA); he was so nice and a great guy! He will be Dancing Among The Stars now!

Mary Freeland

November 7, 2017

God makes no mistakes: Tlee in Heaven without pain. with my family: Aunt Mary Ann Freeland

James Bowe and family

November 7, 2017

To miss Clara, Gloria and family. I am so sorry to hear about this. We all came up together back in the day more or less like all family between us. my grandfather was crazy about T lee. again , so sorry for your loss.

Kaye Miles Allison & Family

November 7, 2017

Clara & Family I am praying for all of you TLee was a kind loving man to b around .I know he breaking in heavens dance floor so dance on brother dance on .

Tammy Faucette

November 7, 2017

Sorry for you loss. Continue to Keep the family in my prayers RIP T-Lee. You will be missed

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