Walden “Butch” Jefferson, 72, passed away on January 10, 2022. Walden was born on March 3, 1949 in Mansfield, OH to W.B. Jefferson Sr. and Pearl Jefferson.
Butch was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, U.S. Army Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient serving during Vietnam War and Dessert Storm and retired from AK Steel. Mr. Jefferson served 16 years on Mansfield City Council 4th Ward.
He is preceeded in death by his wife Elaine Jefferson; parents, Pearl and W.B. Jefferson Sr. brother W.B. Jefferson Jr. and infant sister.
Walden is survived by his sister Rose McDougal; brothers, Wendell (Venetia) Jefferson and Clark (Brenda) Jefferson; companion, Julia West and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Graveside service 10:00am Saturday January 22, 2022 at Mansfield Cemetery Veteran Honors Ground
Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE MANSFIELD 753 McPherson St. (formerly Williams Funeral Services). To order flowers and offer condolences to The JEFFERSON Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com
TO THE FAMILY OF MR WALDON JEFFERSON ..I HAVE KNOWN HIM FOR YEARS HE TOOK CARE OF THE NORTH END VERY WELL…AND GOT THINGS DONE..RIP KING JOB WELL DONE.YOU WILL BE MISSED..AS THE SONG GOES LET THE WORKS I HAVE DONE SPEAK FOR ME..RIP THE CANADAS..CAMERON..FULLER..POINTER..AND REED FAMILIES…
My condolences to the Jefferson family ❤️. I am grieving your loss with you. Praying for the family for God’s comfort and strength.
Heartfelt condolences and prayers extended to the entire Jefferson Family- our neighbors of many years. We pray that God holds each of you close and grants you peace during this difficult time. We will continue to pray for you all.
Jean, Elaine, Burke Jr, Clarence and Carmen
Our thoughts and prayers are with The Jefferson Family at the transition of Walden “Butch” Jefferson
Heaven has another angel.
Sending my condolences to the Family of Butch Jefferson. He was truly a help for the 4th ward and the city of Mansfield. He will be missed. Praying for Julia and Eric for taking care of Butch. May y’all find peace in knowing he’s s peace.
Praying for the Family.
My deepest condolences goes out to the family.
So sorry for your loss I am praying for the family.Been knowing him for years.So Rest In Heaven.Thank You So Much For Your Service.In The Name Of Jesus Amen.
The Butler family our condolence to the Jefferson family rest in peace
Prayers and Condolences to the Family . From Stefanie and James Caldwell
Praying for the family!
Condolences to the Jefferson family!
From Lisa Cline & Family
A great leader, teacher and coach.
RIH Butch Jefferson!
My condolences to the family
Condolences to the family
Sending our Sincere Condolences to Mr. Jefferson Family and Friends. Praying for Family.
R. I. P. ❤️
My condolences are sent to your entire family.
My condolences and prayers to the family of Walden (Butch) Jefferson. Thank you for your service to our Country and the 4th Ward. RIP
Rest in paradise cousin you deserve to rest in peace you will be missed
You lived a good life Uncle Butch. You will be truly missed by your Family, Friends, and so many others that knew & loved you! RIP
Butch will truly be missed! Praying for thee family.
Sincere Condolences to the Family…May he Rest in Peace…
Condolences to the family and to one of my Best friends Julia West & nephew Eric Bless tou both
What a pleasure it was to get to know Butch during my time on Mansfield Council. While we agreed on some things, I think we both enjoyed the spirited debate we had on things we disagreed on. I sat next to Butch for many years, and his primary concern was always the people of Mansfield, the betterment of lives for all Mansfielders, and the future of our city. My deepest condolences to all his loved ones, family and friends, as you mourn at the loss of a really good man, and a lifelong contributor to his city and country.
Too the real “Primetime”! My friend, Awesome sportsmen, and The Play Maker!
My condolences to the family and friends!
Play hard in Heaven, just like you did on Earth!
I served on Mansfield City Council with Butch for several years. I always found him to be honest, fair, and sometimes very outspoken. You always knew where you stood with Butch. He was a strong community leader for the 4th ward. I will miss my old colleague. He was a real gentleman. Please accept my sincere condolences to the family.
Condolences to the Jefferson family. May God give your family peace during this time.
Julia my condolences to you and Butch’ entire family, you’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
R.I.P. Butch
GREAT SORROW FILLED THE AIR WHEN I HEARD THIS SAD NEWS. HE IS MISSED
So sorry for your loss now he and my brother Shawn can be RIP together and please know I understand what you are going thur you have my deepest sympathies
To the Family of Walden Aaron Butch Jefferson,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult and trying time. Butch was my neighbor on the North End who took pride in our neighborhood. May he R.I.P. He will surely be missed. God will see you all though — take care!
With Love,
Ruthie Johnson and Family
My condolences to the family. Mr. Jefferson and his late wife were wonderful supporters of our school when I worked in Mansfield and had the pleasure to teach their grandsons.
My condolences and prayers to the family of Walden(Butch) Jefferson. Thank you for your service to our Country and the 4th Ward. RIP
Deepest heart condolences to the Jefferson family. May you seek peace and comfort knowing he is uniting with family. Bless and love you all
My condolences to the Jefferson Family on their lost of a Mansfield Icon! Butch dedicated his life to fighting for Mansfield, especially his Ward! May God comfort the family!
My condolences and prayers goes out to the Jefferson family and Julia, may you find peace and comfort in this difficult time. May this verse give comfort Psalms 121:1-2 I lift mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made heavens and earth.
My condolences to the Jefferson family.
My condolences for the Jefferson family. Butch was my friend’s first cousin “Bonnie.” We had fun together growing up. He married an Oakenwaldt friend Joyce. Praying for peace, comfort, and strength for the family.
My condolences to the Jefferson family & Julia West may God bless you all in your time of need.
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the Jefferson family in the lost of your loved one, Walden ‘Butch’ Jefferson.
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the Jefferson family in the lost of your loved one, Walden ‘Butch’ Jefferson. May your hearts be lifted when remembering his dedication to the city of Mansfield and his military career.
My Condolences to the family as well as his dear friends. Walden will be tremendously missed by all; he loved his friends and neighbors and served them well as councilman. He was a loyal worker, a loving husband, serviced his military duty and was an outstanding athlete. The Golf Teams will certainly miss his talent and his presence. May all the family know how much we love “Butch” and will miss him dearly. May God bless and console you all.
My condolence to the family sorry for your loss.
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF WALDEN “BUTCH” JEFFERSON, JULIA WEST &ERIC JEFFERSON. WE THANK YOU FOR SERVING TO THIS COUNTRY, CITY AND THE WORK AT THE STEEL MILL. MAY GOD BE PLEASED WITH YOU! R.I.H…LOVE, PEACE & COMFORT TO THE FAMILIES.
Butch you will be miss. Praying for your family.
You had such a smile.
Our deepest condolences to family Mr. Mrs. Michael Daniels
My condolences to Julia and the Jefferson Family . My prayers are with all of you. Valeria Delk & Family
Butch you are surely going to be missed. Rest In Peace . We are praying for the family.
It’s with heavy hearts, sorrow and love we are going to miss your wit, guidance and love. May you rest easy and enjoy eternal peace with our love ones.
You have my deepest sympathies. My memories of Butch are of Little League at Northwest Little League many years ago. I grew up on Burns Street and Butch and his Dad coached my Little League team. Butch was such a positive influence on all of us that played ball there and after all these years I can still hear his laugh when something funny happened. I learned a lot from him in those years.
I am sorry for your loss. Butch will truly be missed. He and my son Charles were in the same
military unit together. I will keep the family in prayer.
Love to the family,
The Gandy Family
Our deepest condolences go out to the Jefferson family. Thank you for your service to our nation and the community of Mansfield. Rest in peace Butch.
The American Legion of Mansfield, Ohio would like to send our deepest condolences to the family of our beloved Waldon “Butch” Jefferson. The American Legion will remember our past Commander for his integrity, guidance and leadership. His goodness will live on forever in the lives of those he touched.
So sorry for your loss praying for the family
To the Family of Walden “Butch” Jefferson . We are praying For ❣️ your FAMILY . “Butch” was always committed too His community. Whether he ran track at school or played Baseball or basketball .He would strive to be the best at it. Coming from the NORTH- END
We ALL would “represent” And Butch took us All up-town to CITY COUNCIL. His contribution Will be Missed Our and thoughts For ❣️ His FAMILY TOO GOD BE THE GLORY AMEN HALLELUJAH PRAISE GOD ❗ RIP my friend and BROTHER ❗ ELDER TILLMAN FRANKLIN JR AND FAMILY
Sorry to hear of my MSH school buddy passing. My condolences to the family.
RONALD AND QUEEN MCKINNEY
I SAY GOOD JOB TO BUTCH. I WILL MISS YOU AND OUR TALKS. I SALUTE MY ARMY SOLDIER COMPANION AND HOPE THE LORD GREETS YOU WITH LOVE.