of Osceola, AR
March 17, 1919 - July 1, 2020
On July 1, 2020, John Jefferson, lovingly known as Ruff, was called home to be with the Lord. He lived a very long and fruitful life before passing at the age of 101 years old in Arlington, Texas. John was born on March 17, 1919 to his parents, Frank and Elouise Jefferson, as one of five children. The Jefferson Family planted roots in Osceola, Arkansas where John lived most of his life.
Most knew him as a soft-spoken and carefree man who rarely let things get under his skin. The man known as Ruff and also known as Albert was a dedicated worker. John worked at the Osceola Oil Mill for many years before retiring from the Car Gill. In his pastime, one could find him tinkering with an old lawn-mower or doing a little handywork.
Later in his life, John lost his eyesight to a degenerative eye disease but he never let it slow him down. With this challenge set before him, he never was one to complain but tackled life head-on. John was a devoted Christian man who made it a point to be in the church-house if the doors were open.
John is preceded in death by his wife Dessie Jefferson, John Jefferson Jr. (son), parents, Frank and Elouise Jefferson, Frank Jr. (brother), Walter Sr. (brother), Elizabeth Jones (sister), and Lillie Mae Burnett (sister). He is survived by his children: Emma Leffall, Mark Jefferson, Tracy Ross, Karen Jefferson, Helen Mott, Bill Brown, Alphonso Frazier, and Thomas Frazier. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
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10 Condolence(s)
John Jefferson
Friday, June 24, 2022
Missing you grandpa ruff
Patricia Woodson
Thursday, July 16, 2020
My sincere condolences his family which is my family. Know that even though I couldn't attend due to health issues my heart, love and prayers are always with you all through your mourning. Love you family.
Linda Williams
Monday, July 13, 2020
With Deepest Sympathy
Tammy L Washington
Sunday, July 12, 2020
My condolences and prayers goes out to the entire family. Mr.John Jefferson loving,kind,humble,gentle,with a loving spirit. In our conversations God was always what we talked about. He would let me know how good God is. Loving memories will always linger near to my heart. Mr John Jefferson I say see you later until we meet again. ðŸ'˜
Janet Johnson
Saturday, July 11, 2020
You're all in my thoughts and prayers. You have my love and deepest condolences.
Marsha Merritt Mitchell
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Strength n prayering for the family, I love u all..
Pamela Mott
Friday, July 10, 2020
May God Bless and comfort you all at this unfortunate time. We send our Love to each one of you.
Love Always.
Ada Hunter-Brooks
Friday, July 10, 2020
Uncle Ruff will be deeply missed, to be absent with father is to be present with the Lord. Your presence here on earth will be missed but your Spirit will live love on.
Reginald & Phyllis Davenport
Friday, July 10, 2020
May God Bless and Comfort you during this time of bereavement.
Vanessa Davis