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On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Raheem Juan Jefferson, Jr. went to be with Jesus.

Raheem was born April 15, 2020 in Lynchburg, VA to Shynekia Thomas and Raheem Jefferson, Sr.

Raheem was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Kenneth (KC) Hurt, Jr. and Richard (Tater) Arnold, and an aunt, Layia Davis.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Raheem Jefferson, Sr. and Shynekia Thomas. Two devoted, precious sisters, Rah’Niya and Skylar Jefferson; maternal grandparents, Lakeshia Hurt and Wayne Thomas, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Jessica Anthony and Donnie Jefferson; aunts, Keondra Hurt of Chesapeake, VA, Kenisha Hurt, Shanae Barksdale, Mikkia Jefferson, Tamia Davis, all of Lynchburg, VA; uncles, Amauri Sales, Javonta Davis, James Davis all of Lynchburg, VA; great-grandparents, Glenda Rosser, Kenneth (Shirley) Hurt, Wayne (Faye) Thomas, Evelyn Anthony and Deborah Calloway; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will be having a private celebration of Raheem’s life.

When you think of me, please don’t cry

Even though it may have been too soon to say goodbye

No more worries, no more cries

My time on earth was filled with laughs and butterflies

Remember the sparkle in my big eyes or the dimples in my cheek and chin

When you think of me, please don’t cry

I still have kickball games and popsicles in the sky

I am at peace, family, consistent happiness and unlimited pies

The love that I received was enough to make me feel loved in a lifetime

And always remember the love you gave me I returned a thousand times and in my mommy’s arms I’ll always lie.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.