On August 24, 2011. Devoted husband of Dr. Raneesha Jefferson; beloved father of Maya, Alexis and Morgan; dear son of the late Rev. Joan H. Coates and Wade H. Jefferson. He is also survived brothers Dr. Michael and Dr. Philip (Nicola) Jefferson; in-laws Reginald and Veronica Ford; step-father Walter Coates; sister-in-law Regina Ford; other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family Sunday, August 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wayman Memorial AME Church, 1307 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD and on Monday, from 10:30 a.m. until time of Service 11:30 a.m. at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Rd., Fort Washington, MD. Interment Maryland National Park.