James was my first cousin, brother in Christ,  and deacon! Always a jokester even as a little boy! He loved serving under my leadership at Cross Temple Holiness.  Like others have said,  he had a big heart and presence! He called and checked on me often.  He left a huge hole in all of our hearts.  Many thoughts and prayers for Peggy and the family! Lord knows he will be missed!

To Aunt Clara and Peggy I will always remember James Lee always glowing and having fun.  RIP in heaven cousin 
Charlene in Dayton OH it was a lovely service

My condolences to the family James Lee was a great man with a great heart he will be truly missed

I pray that God give the whole family the strength to get through this trying time as best possible. With a little extra touch on his wife,  Mrs. / Auntie Peggy Jefferson. With so much love from me to you. ❤️

My heart is heavy, I'm still in shock we are first cousins, no, we did not talk ALL the time, but when we did talk/and or see each other you always showed me LOVE and KINDNESS, My Dad spoke of you often, I really appreciated the KINDNESS and LOVE you showed him as well, I will never forget after my Dad passed away you came by my house, I was upset because I wanted one of his work jackets, you told me not to ask anyone about again, I was puzzled at first because I really wanted one of his jackets,  the next day you called me and said "CUZ come outside"  when I came outside you handed me one of my dad's work jackets and a pair of shades, I'm sure you wanted to keep for yourself in remembrance of him, that showed how big your HEART was,  R.I P. CUZ, tell Dad I said hello, I know you'll trying to out do each other working those bobcats😊 both of you will be MISSED 💔💔 LOVE  Vet♥

Hello family. I was very surprised and sad to hear about the passing of my cousin Big James . He will be truly missed. My sincere condolences to the entire family. You are in our prayers for strength and comfort.

Keith Jefferson and family from Oklahoma City.

My condolences and prayers to  Ms. Sadie Nelms and Missionary Faye Oliver, and the entire family during this time of loss.  May you find  hope and consolation in the beautiful memories of your loved one.  And may the Holy Spirit comfort  you always.  

In Prayer and Love,
Celia Tisby   Grace Temple Ministries and UTHSC Family

I was so torn and in disbelief to learn of your passing.  You made such an impression on me 
 from the moment I first met you and your wife.  You were definitely about the business of getting yo bagg; you didn't play wit it and .  you never let up.  You wore such a beautiful and winning smile while doing so.   You had a heart of gold and loved servicing your community.  You and your hustle life style will be missed.  To you I say, job well done good and faithful servant!
. Tee Burks

Brother Jefferson ,  was a great man ! James offered his services and was always willing to help anyone who needed it. He was a humorous person always keeping you laughing. James you will not be able to drive cool and speed up and down the streets of gold. Sister Peggy,  God  is your strength and your comforter.

Deepest condolences to my cousin James Lee Jefferson, his wife, and his family. You will be deeply missed.

Just celebrated his sister Sadie Birthday 2 weeks ago.

This one was of our many trips we took together with Peggy and James we were in Chicago

To the Jefferson family May God comfort you and your family in the time of need, Mr. James was a very nice and caring man in the neighborhood and will be missed dearly. You have our condolences from the neighbors on Wellons Avenue.  Ms. Toni White

My condolences to Peggy & the family. James Lee was like a brother to me. To hear that he was gone is heartbreaking. He will truly be missed, but definitely remembered.

Praying for God's strength during our loss.  James will truly be missed by everyone that knew him.  I will miss his contagious smile.  When he smiled he made you smile.  I never saw him angry and he definitely loved God, his wife and family.  Stay strong family and continue to lift each other up.  

Stephanie Porterfield and the Murrell family.

The Turner family would like to send our deepest condolences to your family. You all are in our thoughts and  prayers. He will surely be missed. We had just spoken to him as he did some work for us about a couple weeks prior to him passing. He was telling us that, he needs to retire & let sum young folks take over on the work he was doing. He said he had been doing that type of work since he was 13 year old. We all joked & laughed about some of the things we conversed about. It will certainly not seemed right;  to not be able to look up, and see James as he pass by and blow his horn throughout the day. May you RIP my brother.   Much luv from the Turner’s of 1922 Wellons Ave,  (Neighbor/friend)

Fresh Start Anointed Ministries lifts up prayers of comfort & peace for the family, as well as Cross Temple.  Bro. Jefferson's friendly face and welcoming smile will be missed.  Blessings upon Blessings to you all🙏🏽💜🙏🏽

I  am  so  sorry  to  learn of "Jamie  Lee's"  passing. I remember well when he was a toddler at "Bridgewater" ..I want to say to his family ..I will keep you lifted in prayer                                                                                              Christine (Davis) Glass

Condolences to the family.  Mr. James touched the lives of so many in our community.  His legacy will live on in all those who lives he made a difference in.

Much love,
Tonjala and family 🙏🏾💐🙏🏾

Thanks for seeing the vision with me on the event center. We did alot of upgrades for my husband 50th. You're smile was contagious.

Thanks for seeing the vision with me for the event hall, my event was the first event after all the upgrades. Your smile was contagious.

We the Love Family would like to extend our condolences to Ms. Peggy Jefferson and Family. Mr. James was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He will truly be missed. Praying for peace and strength for you all.

OBITUARY

Mr. James Lee Jefferson

August 3, 1961 – March 26, 2024

M. J. Edwards Stage Road Chapel

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