Arnold Wilson Jeffers

Arnold’s Life Legacy Arnold Wilson Jeffers, affectionately known as “Biggie” or “Elder Jeff,” was ninety-one (91) years of age, when on the morning of Tuesday, October 24, 2023, while at home in Pondtown, God called “His faithful servant home.” Arnold was born in Millington, Maryland on June 23, 1932, to the parents of the late Clarence Albert Jeffers and Anna (Wilson) Jeffers. Arnold was married to his devoted, dedicated and loving wife, Elsie Mae (Ringgold) Jeffers for sixty-five (65) years. He was initially employed by Dupont, Chestnut run, for seven plus years. In his later years of employment, he had a “passion” for construction and worked diligently as a “Concrete Finisher.” He accepted his call to share the Gospel over sixty (60) years ago and has been running hard ever since as he continued to spread the “Plea” of Salvation in telling “as many people as possible about Jesus” and the fact that “It is Heaven or Hell.” His first position in the church was as a Deacon (under the leadership of the late great Bishop C. W. Cotton). Arnold kept a “hunger and thirst” not only for righteousness, but to learn more intimately about the word of God. He was a “Workman” for the Kingdom of God here on earth and in “showing thyself approved”, he received his Eldership, became a Counselling Elder and received his diploma in Biblical Studies (under the fine Leadership of Bishop Ronald T. Fisher). He was a very active participant in the Prison, Street, Outreach and various other Ministries in the Church. He is survived by: his children, Angela V. Jeffers, Alisa M. Jeffers, Kevin W. Jeffers (Ida Mae of FL) and Darrell D. Jeffers (Maria of DE); his siblings Marlene Jeffers, James Jeffers, Annette Taylor and Anna Cotton; Nathan Jacobs (godson) and Naomi Williams (goddaughter). He was blessed to have fifteen (15) grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren as well as leaving behind a great legacy of nieces, nephews, friends and family. Our beloved Arnold was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond A. Jeffers and Gregory A. Jeffers and his siblings, Wendell “Ray”, Clarence II “Pud”, Thomas, Alvin “Butch”, Ethel “Sis”, Mildred “Mil”, Violet “Vi”, Irene Dorothy "Dot" and Arnette “Nette.” Colossians 3:17 and what ever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. SUBMITTED WITH LOVE ~ THE FAMILY

Arnold Wilson Jeffers

June 23, 1932 - October 24, 2023