Robert J. Jefferson Jr., SFC-US Army Veteran-Retired of Tampa, Florida funeral service is 2:30 PM, Friday, April 26, 2013 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513 with the United States Army Honors and Ceremonial Team, to officiate.
A native of Shenandoak, Pennsylvania he served our nation in the US Army during the Korean War and Vietnam War Eras. SFC Jefferson was awarded a Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and a US Army Commendation. He was a Catholic and Attended St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tampa, Florida. After retiring from the US Army, he worked at the Hillsborough County Sheriff Office as a Chef.
He is survived by his family: a wife, Delores Jefferson of Tampa, Florida; a son, Robert J. Jefferson III and his wife, Maria of Tampa, Florida; two daughters, Roberta Pardo and Robin Jefferson, both of Tampa, Florida; a sister, Florence “Cookie” Motta and her husband, Paul of Broomall, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Please send all floral arrangements directly to the cemetery, prior to the service.
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I sent my Love to my Father and wish him the best in his new life with our Lord our Father.
May you rest in peace at your new home under the blessing of God and the Angels! Love Always
May solace and serenity consume you now.
God rest your soul, dear Uncle.
I only met Robert one time when he came to Pa. and the Phelps School in Malvern, Pa. He seemed like a regular guy. Laughed a lot and was very witty. In a way I have always known him. His Bronze Star medal certificate is hanging in my office and I am really proud to look at every day.
God bless you Robert.
Dearest Brother Bob,
God gave us the tender gift of memory. It brings back a son, a smile, phone conversations and many happy times.
I will always be your Kid Sister. say hello to Mom, Dad and sister Lillian. I love you Bob, your sister Cookie.