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1928 - 2014
 Thomas Fletcher Jefferson, 86, of Huntington, WV, passed away October 10, 2014 at home. He was born October 2, 1928 in Barboursville, son of the Homer and Elizabeth Perdue Jefferson. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Van Dyke, Homer Lee, and Bert Jefferson, and one sister, Genevieve Roberts. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Marshall University with a degree in Philosophy. He retired from Exxon Mobil, Valspar, and Sherwin Williams but continued to venture in business. He was a member of Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, Huntington. Tom looked forward to attending Sunday church and seeing his friends. Before his illness he thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and working in the yard. He is survived by his wife, Linda Paugh Jefferson; four children, Delara Jefferson Teague (Woody) of Raleigh, NC, Bonnie Jefferson Parker of Dallas Fortworth, TX, Todd Jefferson (Cindy) of Simpsonville, SC, and Rodney Moehling of Salt Rock, WV; Bernice Jefferson, the mother of his three children; grandchildren, Colter and Katharine Teague, Eddie Vallandingham, Michael Vallandingham (Isabel) and Jenny Stinson (Reggie), Olivia Jefferson, Camille and Candice Norton, Palmer and Preston Moehling; five great-grandchildren, Parker, Elle, Daniel, Jake and Miguel; one special cousin, Martin Jefferson; and nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Myron Lewis, HIMG for being so caring and attentive to Tom during his illness. We'll be ever so grateful and thankful to Hospice of Huntington for giving Tom such tender loving care. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2014 at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, East Pea Ridge, Huntington, by Rev. Gary Shepard. Visitation will be two hours before the funeral. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Erma's Angels, Alzheimer's Care, 6164 Little Seven Mile Road, Huntington, WV 25702 or Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Judy Sexton
Thursday October 16, 2014 at
10:35 PM
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Wonderful memories of a kind and true gentleman. Always with a smile on his face and a light in his eye. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
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R. R.
Monday October 13, 2014 at
4:24 PM
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Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, my most heartfelt condolences. We can find consolation in Isaiah 26:19; Jw.org
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Richard & Patty Pauley
plpauley@comcast.net
Monday October 13, 2014 at
1:18 PM
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We are very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. His suffering is over and he is in a far better place today. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember the joy and laughter that Tommy brought to our lives any time that we were in his presence. Rick and Patty
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Johnna Asbury Cheetham
Monday October 13, 2014 at
12:48 PM
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An amazingly intelligent, gentle, caring, and funny man and friend who will greatly be missed by all of those whose lives he touched. With all of our love, Johnna and Randy Cheetham
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Ruth Blevins
Sunday October 12, 2014 at
7:46 PM
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So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a wonderful man with a youthful heart.
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Ami
Saturday October 11, 2014 at
6:47 PM
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So sorry to hear Tommy's beautiful spirit has left our world. He was such a positive influence on all the lives he touched.
Thoughts and prayers are with family and friends sending you strength and love.
Ami
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