On May 2, 1922, in the Old Field Plantation Section of St. Stephen, South Carolina, William David Jefferson was born to the late Jessie Jefferson and Rebecca Addison Jefferson. He was affectionately known as "Tommy", "Sing" and "Jeff". William was reared and educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. He was employed for Ruscon Construction Company for many years and retired at Georgia Pacific after 32 years of service. William accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and attended St. Stephen Baptist Church until he married and joined Calvary Reformed Episcopal Church in the Swamp Fox Section of St. Stephen, South Carolina with his wife and children. He and his wife were among the original members that participated during the ribbon cutting ceremony at Calvary Reformed Episcopal Church in late 1949. William was a quiet, loving and kind spirited man who had a genuine love in his heart for all mankind. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was not shy in working to support and provide for his family. He set many examples for us to follow. William was a crafty man who enjoyed building and repairing in his barn until his health failed. In his younger days of life, William enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an outdoors person who also loved sitting in his swing meditating, talking to the neighbors while enjoying the cool breeze, and watching the cars go by. William was actively involved in Calvary Church's activities which included: former member of the Vestry, Junior Warden, Men of the Church, Senior Class Sunday School Student, Missionary Society and Sexton for over 20 years. His memory will forever live in the hearts of: his children, Alphonso William Jefferson (Sarah) of Bonneau, SC, Ruthie M. Bradshaw (Joseph) of Salters, SC, George Henry Jefferson (Beverly) of St. Stephen, SC, Rachel A. White of St. Stephen, SC, Sarah Lee Milligan (Herbert) of Pineville, SC, Rebecca J. Pettigrew (Raymond) of St. Stephen, SC, Iva Mae Armstrong (Woodrow) of St. Stephen, SC and Willie Gaillard (Martha) of Baltimore, MD; a granddaughter raised in the home, Veronica Anita Jefferson of Jonesboro, GA; a sister, Gracie Williams of Pineville, SC; a brother, Paul Jefferson of Baltimore, MD; three sisters-in-law, Bernice Jefferson and Florene Addison both of St. Stephen, SC and Rebecca Sergeon Lloyd of Pineville, SC; grandchildren, William, Tonya (Scott), Zeporia, Jeffery, Jonathan (Neisha), Cynthia (Stanley), Shawn (April), Juston, Kenny (Starr), Biena, Melio, Cynthia (Kevin), Teisha (Omar), Keisha (James), Tracy, Dawn, Veronica and Quincy; 32 great-grandchildren: Niee'sha, Allysia, Chauncey, Jaylen, Amiyah, Joshua, Damatrius, Daisha, Taevon, Brandon, Tierra, T'Keyah, Tyra, Jada, A'Vasse, Kaelei, A'Mariyah, Kiana, Jaylen, En'Deyah, Melia, Darious, Twala, Shaunice, Shaunesty, Darious, Dominick, Kendra, A'Mani, Malachi, Christian and Tatiana; one great-great-grandson, Rashad, Jr.; a godson, Nathaniel Lloyd; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special thanks to: Jennifer, Tiffany, Donna and Staff at Palmetto Hospice for the loving care given to Dad and the family during his final journey; Reverend E.A. Sims and the Calvary Reformed Episcopal Church Family; special friends and neighbors, Mr. Jessie and Mrs. Lorraine Dingle, Mr. St. Julian Jefferson, Mr. Samuel Darby, Mr. Thomas McClary and Mr. Clivin Parson. William was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lucy and two daughters, Naomi and Shirley Jefferson. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please click on "Sign the Guestbook". Thank you!