Walden Aaron “Butch” Jefferson

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