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.

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