Sherman Jessie Jefferson Sr. was born on July 10, 1954, to the late Irene Jefferson and Tillman Jefferson.

Sherman was raised and educated in Chester, Pennsylvania where he attended Chester High School.

After high school Sherman was employed as a laborer and worked tirelessly with several large

companies. He retired as a forklift driver from Ryerson Incorporated.

Known as the unfiltered “trash talker,” he kept everyone on their toes. He loved his children and

grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing and crabbing with his wife. His favorite pastime was cooking! He

mastered the art and taste of “southern cuisine.” He really loved his Philadelphia Eagles!

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene and Tillman; and siblings Larcey, Geraldine, Rodney,

Tillman Jr. and Randall.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted and loving wife Gail Jefferson. His

sister Gloria Miller (Ron Miller), his brother Milton Jefferson, his children Sherman Jefferson Jr “Jay Jay”,

Daniel Jefferson (Burgundi Jefferson), Kimberly Jefferson, Shermaine Jefferson, Keith Moody, Roneisha

Little and his grandchildren; Toryean, Sherman III “Trey”, Jayden, Soleil, Kian, Fah’Dae, Erica, Ke’Den,

De’ajiah, Rahnir, Rahim, Uncle Donald “Fox” Crew, a cousin he loved dearly Karen Jacobs, and his

lifelong best friend Sherman “Big Sherm” Carson; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and

friends.