Michael D. Jefferson, Sr.

Michael Devon Jefferson, Sr. was born on April 30, 1981, in Richmond, VA, and departed this earthly life on February 7,2026, at his home in Petersburg, Virginia.

He was the son of Benita Jefferson and Michael Brooks Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wesley Jefferson; grandmother, Leah Robertson Brooks; grandfather, Frank Jefferson; aunt, Janice Robertson and uncle, Benjamin Robertson.

Michael was educated in the Richmond City Public School systems. He was employed at Tyson Foods, Glen Allen, Virginia for many years and later at The LEGO Group, Chester, Virginia.

Micheal loved playing video games, loved music, and loved going to family gatherings and cookouts. One of his favorite old time TV shows he watched was Stanford and Son. His favorite R&B song was Jamaican Funk.

Micheal leaves love and memories to his family and friends; mother, Benita Jefferson; father, Michael Brooks; children, MiKhiya Jefferson, Micheal Jefferson, Jr., Samiyah Jefferson, Kiewon Jefferson, and Malachi Jefferson; brothers, Mario Jefferson and Michael Brooks; grandmother, Anna Jefferson; aunts, Annette Jefferson, Stephanie, Starling, and Brenda Robertson; uncles, Larry Jefferson, Keith Jefferson, Terry Jefferson, and Edwayne Robertson; nieces, Shamarie Jefferson and Mariah Jefferson nephews, Mario Jefferson Jr. and Maion Jefferson; devoted friends, Ranta Evans and Chris Green; cousins/friends, Brandon, Karia, Jamal, and Jayla; and a host of relatives and friends.