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The Celebration of Jeffrey’s Life will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2020 in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 5:00pm and remarks from family and friends will begin at 5:00pm. Jeffrey will be laid to rest with his parents in Musgrove Cemetery located in Enterprise, Mississippi.
In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time. You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building. For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to wear a face covering. We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.
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Racine, WI – Jeffrey James Anderson Sr., age 56, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Jeffrey was born in Racine, Wisconsin on October 20, 1963 to Albert and Marie (nee: Hardaway) Anderson. Jeffrey attended school in the Racine Unified Schools system, graduating from Washington Park High School, class of 1981. For two summers (after his sophomore and junior years) Jeffrey worked as a lifeguard at Washington Park Pool. During high school, Jeffrey was a great student athlete. He played football and ran track. He received many medals in track, received his letter in both sports, and became a member of the Letterman‘s club.
After high school Jeffrey attended the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, where he ran track. He later transferred to Concordia College (Now Concordia University) in Mequon Wisconsin where he played football.
Jeffrey grew up in Second Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Mack C. Davis. Later in life he joined Zoe outreach ministries, under the leadership of Reverend Melvin Hargrove.
Jeffrey was last employed by Henkel Corporation. He, also, worked for InSinkErator (Emerson Electric), and Case Corporation. While between jobs, Jeffrey enrolled in the Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Program at Gateway Technical College, He completed all certifications required to become certified CNC Operator. In his spare time, Jeffrey played guitar and loved to roller skate.
Jeffrey leaves to cherish his precious memories; his children Shennell Rowe and Jeffrey James Anderson Jr.; his grandchildren Prince and Princess Anderson; his sister Johnnie Jones; his niece (they grew up together as brother and sister) Cassandra Rani Jones; his great nephew Darien Hutcherson; aunts, Ella Mae Hardaway and Dr. Joyce Frazier Hardaway; uncle Arthur Anderson; his dedicated 4 legged friend Thor; a host of cousins, good friends; lifetime friend Vanessa Oliver and special friend Carrie Petty. Jeffrey is further survived by his godbrothers Beverly Johnson Jr. and Brian Johnson: his godsister Latasha Johnson Wallace; his godchildren Melissa Johnson and Daniel Johnson; great godson Vincent Bevenue IV and Purity and Prosperity Williams.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Marie Anderson; his daughter Jessica Marie Anderson, his grandparents Mayso and Mackie Hardaway; aunts and uncles; Callie Mae (Edgar) Murray, Albert (A.C.) Myra Baskin, Edward (Jessie Pearl), Martin (Mamie Lois), Howard, Charles, Andrew and Woodrow Hardaway; his godparents Beverly and Ruth Johnson Sr. and his best buddy/cousin/brother Vernon Robert Hardaway.
The Celebration of Jeffrey’s Life will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2020 in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 5:00pm and remarks from family and friends will begin at 5:00pm. Jeffrey will be laid to rest with his parents in Musgrove Cemetery located in Enterprise, Mississippi.
In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time. You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building. For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to wear a face covering. We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.
Donna JuDon says
My sincere condolences and sympathies to the family. May God bless you all with the strength to endure and a peace beyond your own understanding. I am praying for each and everyone of You!!!
Vanessa oliver says
I am so sorry for your lost. Rest in peace my dear friend. From the Oliver
James Billingsley says
To the family of Mr Jeffery Anderson. We will miss his smile and kind words to everyone that he could share with along life journeys. But now he is smiling down on us be Bless during this time of your lost. Be he will never be forgotten. I was a classmate of his at WPHS.
Jimmy Hughes says
Anderson family,
I was saddened to hear that Jeffery passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely
Jimmy Hughes
Lynn Booker says
Prayers for the family sorry for your loss may God continue to give you strength and comfort
RIP Jeffrey 😇🙏🏽
The Moore Family says
Sending condolences and prayers to the Anderson family
FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says
MEET YOU OVER THEIR. 👌
Sherry Booker-Tyler & Family Hinesville Ga says
Sending our condolences and prayers to the Anderson Family.
Gale Booker & Ethel Booker says
Thoughts and prayers to the Anderson family.
James MC Gowan says
Rest In Peace you will always be a good brotha…Fist to the sky BLACK MAN…
Justine S. Oliver (Squeakey) says
My condolences. Praying for you all. Rest in peach, Jeff! You will be missed.
The Flanagan Family says
Our family would like to send our condolences to our lifetime friend. Your presence will be missed and the memories are endless. Fun times indeed!
Heaven truly gained an angel!
Anthony ‘Pucci’ Carothers says
Rest Up my J.A.A.M.M. Inc. Brotha , gone miss them conversations we would always have., Love u Boy !!!!💪🏽🙏🏼
Anthony ‘Pucci’ Carothers says
Rest Up my J.A.A.M.M. Inc. Brotha , gone miss them conversations we would always have., Love u Boy !!!! Johnnie And Rani … My deepest Condolences ..🙏🏼
The Everson Family says
You will be missed friend!
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family forever and always.
Deborah Mason & Family says
So truly sorry for your loss God bless the Anderson & Jones Families 🙏🏾
Michelle Martin-Waters says
Praying for the Anderson Family during this difficult time. #RIP
Letha Chattman says
Prayers to Jeffrey’s family and friends!! I sorry I can’t be there to say farewell. I will see you on the other side!! Fly high…save a seat for me!!
Candace (Ingram) Tate, Bonaire,GA says
My condolences and prayers to the Family. Rest peacefully Jeff.
Piper Bridges and Family says
Yoy will be Truly miss the Family.of Piper Bridges and her children Tranell. Melvin jr and Issain and if course their Dad Melvin Bridges Sr sends their prayers to your family so sorry for their loss
Vernesa Barry says
You will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family.
Friend says
My deepest condolences to the family, Jeff was very special
RIH Jeffrey and kiss Jessica for me💞
Jeanette Johnson says
My condolence to the family Jeff will he miss and every kind word he spoke. RIH my friend
Jeanette Poole-Ferrell says
My sincerest condolences to the family. Jeff was a good man.
Karling Thurman says
To the family,,
My prayer is that God gives you peace and comforts you during this sad and difficult time. 🙏🏾
Ramona Drane says
Rest well my Homie.My condolences to the Family
LaValle Lue says
RIH “DAWG” LOVE ALWAYS
Melody McMorris says
My condolences to the family
Demetrius Powell says
Sorry about your lost my Bless And know you praying for you and your family in. Jesus Christ
Demetrius Powell says
Sorry about your lost my Bless And know you praying for you and your family
Raymond Houston says
Houston Family sends they’re condolences ….we’ll see each other again
Greg Butler says
DAWG
Greg Butler
Encino, CA
Dusty, Walter and Yolanda Everson-Johnson, B’ham, AL says
Great picture of Jeffrey! So impressed by all he accomplished. As someone said he was a ‘good brotha.’
It’s hard losing our friends.
We smile at the great memories we all had.
Sending our love and prayers to you lovely Rani and Johnnie.
Dusty, Walter and Yolanda Everson-Johnson, B’ham, AL says
Great picture of Jeffrey! So impressed by all he accomplished.
As someone said he was a ‘good brotha.’
It’s hard losing our friends.
We smile at the great memories we all had.
Sending our love and prayers to you lovely Rani and Johnnie.
T.f. jones and family says
You left us too young. Always a pleasure to be around . My deepest condolences to the Anderson family.
David Brekke says
Sorry I missed this… My sympathy to the family. Our middle school and high school days were filled with great memories, especially at McKinley. Jeffery was my friend.