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Obituary For Cephas Jefferson

On Monday, November 27, 2023, Cephas Jefferson was called home to be with the Lord. Cephas was the son of the late Deacon Cleophas Jefferson and Mabel Reese Jefferson. He was born May 17, 1942, in Jarratt, Virginia. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where he had been a member of the W.D. Adkins Gospel Choir. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy T. Jefferson, his children, Bryon and Devin Jefferson; two grandchildren, Alaina and Alyssa Jefferson; daughter-in-law Cynthia Jefferson; two sisters, Earlene J. Bell and Louise J. Green; two brothers, Columbus (Toots) and Reuben Jefferson; one brother-in-law, Joseph Green; two sisters-in-law, Ann and Lela Jefferson; niece Adrienne Giles; nephews, Darin Bell, Rodney, Reuben Jr. and Landon Jefferson; and many other relatives and dear friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Thursday, December 7 from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., then the family will be receiving friends from 5 to 7 P.M. in Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 8 at Trinity Baptist Church, 2811 Fendall Ave. Rev. A. Lincoln James, officiating. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery Amelia.

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With our deepest sympathy, Kemal, Larry, Junie and Ronnie

- Kemal Atkins

May God allow peace and comfort for you and your family Bryon. Your dad was one of a kind. He so much loved his sons! He expressed this to me each time we had conversation. He had such a gentle soul! Michelle Bebbs

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Brian, Cynthia and family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers are being sent your way. Billy and Lynne Abernethy, Wilmington, Delaware

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Family I can only imagine the glorious conversation that Cephas is having with the Lord🙏🏾your weeping may endureth for a night but, hold on, joy and peace will come! Prayerfully, Effie Smith Macklin and Family

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My condolences for your loss, may you find some peace and comfort in the positive memories you shared with your father. Tim

- Timothy Hanigan

Our heart aches for your loss. You will continue to be in our prayers. With deepest sympathies, Blake and Allison Grasso

- Blake Grasso

Our deepest condolences to the Jefferson family. With Love, The Udells

- Nicholas Udell

With deepest sympathy, Pem Liskey, Lesin Dippold, George Dippold & Addie Barnhart, Madeline Dippold & Blake Sewell, and Paul & Tyler Dippold

- Lesin Dippold

I will be thinking of all the family in this difficult time. We met Cephas and Dorothy when our sons, George and Devin, became friends in middle school. It was clear that Cephas relished being a father and was very proud of his sons. I hope your memories will be a comfort. Lesin Dippold

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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