of Yellville, AR
November 26, 1932 - February 28, 2025
Charles Fay Jefferson of Yellville, Arkansas passed away at the age of 92 on Friday, February 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born on November 26, 1932 in Yellville, Arkansas to the late Fay and Ola (Hurst) Jefferson. Charles was a farmer by trade, he was best known for the amazing watermelons and cantaloupes he sold on the courthouse square with his wife Geneice. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Yellville and lifelong resident of the area. Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him.
Charles is survived by his son, Randy ''Red'' Jefferson of Yellville, Arkansas; daughter, Dina Holmes of Yellville, Arkansas; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Geneice Jefferson; daughter, DeAnna; sisters, Wanda and Marilyn, brother Lucian and son in law, Gary Holmes.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas. Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 pm with Bro. Jack Jefferson officiating.
Services are in the care of Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.
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21 Condolence(s)
Melinda Eakins
Thursday, March 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Robert Jennings
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
He will be missed,hauled alot of hay and picked melons with him, rest in peace my friend
Peggy and Scott Pentkowski
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
A true pillar of this community. Our sympathies to the family.
Richie Cook
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
You will be greatly missed!! I remember my first job with you hauling hay!!! Spent many summers in those fields!!!
Steven and Clarene Morrow
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Prayers for this family, new Charles along time
Mary Pangle Crabtree and Marie Lane
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Sorry to hear that Charles passed away. Prayers for the family. Mary Pangle Crabtree
Matthew Shatterly
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
I remember when I drove to his house, back in 2023, and visiting him, and how things are in Arkansas.
Rest In Peace, Charles
Lisa Melton
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Dina and Randy, I’m so sorry for your loss. Our families had some great memories together. I’m sorry that I can’t be there because we are out of town. Prayers for all of you.
NANCY COOK
Monday, March 3, 2025
Rest in peace Mr Charles.
Prayers of comfort for the family
Ronnie and Ruth Fisk
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Prayers to all the family. Known him since I could remember.
Verlia and Tammy Allen
Saturday, March 1, 2025
So sorry for your your loss may he rest in peace and to all the family may you find peace in God's grace and comfort
Cindy Jefferson Linck
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Tim and I are sorry to hear of Charles' passing. Our prayers are with you during this time.
Larry Milum
Saturday, March 1, 2025
will miss him
Judith and Larry Bearden
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Please accept deepest sympathy
Chesley and Joyce Boggan
Saturday, March 1, 2025
A kind, peaceful gentleman!
Shirley McCarty
Saturday, March 1, 2025
My condolences to Randy and Dina. The loss of your dad leaves a sadness in your life that will linger over you for sometime. Keep you faith in God and ask for His help as you mourn this loss of a very loving dad. I mourn with you.
Donna Kaye (Benton) Treat
Saturday, March 1, 2025
So sorry to hear about Charles. Was a very good man. Had a good family and raised the best watermelons in Arkansas. Prayers to all the family.
Joretta Marcussen (Davenport)
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Want to express my deepest feelings for a classmate and friend. We spent so many years in school and now our classmates are almost gone. So few of us left. But I try to remember the good days. My Love goes out to the family, Charles was a great person and left his mark in this world.
Terry & Glenna Fisk
Friday, February 28, 2025
Dear Jefferson Family,
Our prayers go out for you all. May God give you peace.
Becky Stonecipher
Friday, February 28, 2025
Dina, Randy and family so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for you all.
Roger Barrett