Frank "Peanut" Jefferson

Frank “Peanut” Jefferson earned his wings on April 21, 2026. He was born on June 4, 1949, in Valhalla, New York, to Helen Jefferson Childs and the late Frank Jefferson. He was educated in the White Plains, New York, and Shaker Heights, Ohio school districts, graduating from Shaker Heights High School in 1967.

After graduating high school, Frank married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Rooke. Together, they built a life and were blessed with two children, a daughter, Keva, and a son, Chad.

Frank attended Delaware State University before returning to White Plains to work at the New York Telephone Company. He began his professional career with General Foods and went on to build a successful career spanning over 30 years, including roles with Frito-Lay, Nabisco, and Pepperidge Farm, before retiring in 2004. While working full-time and advancing in his career, Frank returned to school, earning his bachelor’s degree from Mercy College and later an MBA from Webster University. He would say he was not going to let anyone tell him he was unqualified for anything in life simply because he lacked formal education.

Frank joined Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., a public service organization, in 1989 and was initiated through the Alpha Nu Chapter in Norwalk, Connecticut. He was honored with the Superior Service Award from the Omicron Xi Chapter in 2018 and was named Omega Man of the Year by the Omicron Xi Chapter in 1992 and the Alpha Nu Chapter in 2001.

An avid golfer and member of the Kansas City Swingers Golf Association, Frank always looked forward to weekly outings, annual tournaments, and the many friendships he formed along the way.

Much of Frank’s success in life can be attributed to the richness of his spiritual and family life. He was an active member of Concord Baptist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, and Bethel Baptist Church in White Plains, New York. He loved his family unconditionally and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle.

Frank was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gert and Vernon; his paternal grandparents, Bertha and Harry; his great-aunt, Delia; his father, Frank, and his wife, Marjorie; and his stepfather, Clemons.

Frank leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 56 years, Sandra; his children, Keva and Chad (Sasha); his grandchildren, Corbin and Camron; his mother, Helen; his sisters, Daisy and Lisa; his brothers, Jeffery (Joy) and Eric; his aunt, Gloria; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.

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ATTENTION: During the continuing various health concerns, please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Friday, May 1st, 2026, from 11:00AM-12:05PM at Bethel Baptist Church, immediately followed by Funeral Service at 12:15PM. So you may come to the Church to attend, & feel free to wear masks. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing). Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, Please Kindly Respectfully leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Frank Jefferson entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Jefferson Family during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in his honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.

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Please feel free to come to the church wearing a mask, & feel free to wear a mask inside the church &/or at cemetery if you choose, and social distance as much as possible. If you know you have and/or are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19/Measles; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to any facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff and/or church & cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following accordingly to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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You may send flowers, and/or as a lasting tribute, you may choose to plant a tree in his name/memory/honor as another form of condolence. If sending flowers, they may be delivered on either Thursday April 30th, 2026 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, or Friday, May 1st, 2026 by/before 10:45AM to Bethel Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!