Entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 19, 2021. Left with memories are his wife Joan; her son Richard Humes; son Maurice Jefferson (Judy); daughter Dr. Sheila A Jefferson, both from his marriage to the late Sarah E Benton; grandson Martell Jefferson; step - grandsons, Lawrence Humes and Ramar Vaughan (Diana); brother - in - law Bishop Carver E Poindexter (Lorene); nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to: Burtell Jefferson Scholarship Fund @ Noble P.O. Box 6204 Capitol Heights, MD 20791