Mr. James Allen Jefferson entered into rest on Friday, 27 March 2026. James Allen Jefferson graduated from Peabody High School and worked at Continental Can Company, Continental Group, Stone Container Corp, Rock-Tenn, and Westrock for over 40 years.

James Allen Jefferson, a man who lived life on his on terms, with a fishing line in the water and a good conversation on the airwaves. He lived a full and rich life, leaving behind a legacy measured not in years, but in laughter, love, and the memories he created with those closest to him.

Those who knew James knew that his happiest moments were spent out on the water. Whether the fish were biting or not, it hardly matter, it was the peace of the open water, the fresh air, and the quiet joy of the outdoors that called him back time and again. His boat was his sanctuary.

Off the water, James had another great passion, his CB radio. He could strike up a conversation with anyone, and he never met a stranger for long. His voice carried warmth, humor, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from a life well lived.

Preceding him in death was his mother and stepfather, Lena Jefferson Jones (Roosevelt). He is survive by his sister, Ruth A. Jones of Ford, Virginia, children,Reginald Jefferson, Sr. (Suzan) of Augusta, Georgia, and Daryl Jefferson (Debbie) of New York; eight grandchildren, Dara Jefferson and Kiara Jefferson both of Florida, Reginald Jefferson, Jr., lsoken Jefferson, Osaze Jefferson, Osaretin Jefferson, Nosa Jefferson, and Osayande Jefferson all of Georgia; two great grandchildren, Amaya Gilbert  and Aria Perez both of Florida; cousins, Bobbie L. Walker of Petersburg, Virginia, Larry G. Walker (PAT) of Petersburg, Virginia, Edna M. Todd, Earline Walker, and Linda L Davis all of Petersburg, Virginia; and a host of other relatives, cousins, and friends.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nurses of VCU Medical Center, Bon Secours St. Mary Hospital, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, and Rosendale Health & Rehabilitation for there phenomenal care and support.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Herbert Holly II, eulogist. The entombment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park.

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