Cornell Jefferson Sr.

Obituary: Cornell Jefferson was born in Columbia, Mississippi on March 28, 1915 to the late Elliott and Adecine Jefferson. He came to Chicago at an early age. He attended John D. Shoop Grammar School and Tilden High School. He was united in marriage to Juanita Carter June 2, 1956. To this union a son was born, Cornell, Jr. Cornell, Sr. departed this life Monday, February 3, 1992 at 2:30 p.m. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted family: his wife, Juanita; two sons, Cornell, Jr. and Leroy Safford; sister, Frances Hogan; one grandson, Antwuan; and a host of cousins and friends. 'Loving Memories': Your gentle face and patient smile, with sadness we recall. You had a kindly word for each, and died beloved by all. The voice is mute and stilled the heart, that loved us well and true. Ah, bitter was the trial to part, from one so good as you. You are not forgotten loved one, nor will you ever be. As long as life and memory last, we will remember thee. We miss you now, our hearts are sore, as time goes by we miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face, no one can fill your vacant place. The Family. Order of Service: Organ Prelude; Processional; Presentation; Scripture - Rev. Latimore; Prayer; Selection; Selection - Rev. Robert Bonner; Resolutions; Acknowledgement of Cards and Telegrams - Bernastine Taylor; Remarks; Obituary - Bernastine Taylor; Selection; Eulogy - Rev. Latimore; Review of Remains; Recessional. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery, following service. Arrangements by Gatling's Chapel.