Jimmy Leon Jefferson

March 4, 1959 - October 4, 2018

Jimmy Leon Jefferson of Colerain, NC departed this life on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. A native of Bertie Co., NC he was born on March 4, 1959 to the late George Jefferson and Hannah Watson Jefferson. He worked as a rigger for the Shipyard. He leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife, Maxine Speight Jefferson of the home; (1) daughter, Gwendolyn Speight (Calvin, Sr.) of Cameron, NC; (3) sons, Frederick Speight (Denisha) , Shaun Speight (Wendy) and Kelvin Jefferson (Cherena) all of Colerain, NC; (3) sisters Patricia Smallwood (David) of Windsor, NC, Gloria Goddard (Tony) of Williamston, NC and Sheila Jefferson of Windsor, NC; (2) brothers,James Jefferson and Medgar Jefferson both of Windsor, NC; (11) grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.