Obituary

“Tse-Se-Son-Ton”

Benadict James Jefferson

Sun Rise * January 16, 1979

Sun Set * April 24, 2024

Born in Bellingham, WA to Doris (Tom) Jefferson & the late Leonard Jefferson Jr.

Benny as he was known was a lifelong resident of Lummi, WA. Benny was a Commercial Fisherman, Diver, Clam Digger and Heavy Equipment Operator, after his accident he still continued working in the Fishing Industry as the Lead Floor Supervisor for his cousin’s Seafood Business.

Ben is survived by his Daughter Natalia Jefferson, Natalia’s mother Adriana Kernak, Mother Doris Jefferson, Sister Candy Jefferson, Brother’s Leonard Jefferson III, Johnny Felix and Alfonso “Fud” Felix, nieces Katina Jefferson, Eileen Bello, Mildred Ballew and Bridgett Marlott and Bridgett’s children. Nephews Paul Ballew and Edward LaClair III, Ben had a special place in his heart for Tyrell Solomon-Ward; Ben had a special place in his heart for many other children who had an impact on his life as their father figure.

Ben was preceded in Death by his son’s James & Mason Jefferson, Devin Kernak, his father Leonard Jefferson Jr, sister Diane Ballew, grandparents Leonard & Marion Jefferson, Clarence & Francis Tom.

Final Resting place Lummi, WA.

Funeral services to be held Monday, April 29th at 9:00am at Moles Farewell Tributes – Greenacres located at 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale, WA.

Memorial service at Wexliem to follow.