SJ120: Celebrating the life of Brantley Moses Jefferson.
WHEREAS, Brantley Moses Jefferson, an honored veteran, prominent businessman, and beloved member of the Farmville community for over a half-century, died on January 20, 2020; and
WHEREAS, born in Red House in Charlotte County, Brantley Jefferson attended the University of Virginia and the Medical College of Virginia before serving in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, after completing his service, Brantley Jefferson became the owner and pharmacist of Owens-Sanford Drug Store, and later of Gray’s Drug Stores, becoming a fixture in the community as a friendly and reliable source for its pharmaceutical needs; and
WHEREAS, Brantley Jefferson gave generously of his time and talents to several local organizations, serving on the boards of The Woodland, Inc., for which he was a founding member; Southside Community Hospital; and the First National Bank of Farmville; and
WHEREAS, guided through life by his deep and abiding faith, Brantley Jefferson was a member of the Farmville United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community for many years; and
WHEREAS, preceded in death by his wife, Grace, Brantley Jefferson will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his children, Anne and Robert, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Brantley Moses Jefferson, a respected businessman, distinguished veteran, and cherished member of the Farmville community; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Brantley Moses Jefferson as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 120
WHEREAS, Brantley Moses Jefferson, an honored veteran, prominent businessman, and beloved member of the Farmville community for over a half-century, died on January 20, 2020; and
WHEREAS, born in Red House in Charlotte County, Brantley Jefferson attended the University of Virginia and the Medical College of Virginia before serving in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, after completing his service, Brantley Jefferson became the owner and pharmacist of Owens-Sanford Drug Store, and later of Gray’s Drug Stores, becoming a fixture in the community as a friendly and reliable source for its pharmaceutical needs; and
WHEREAS, Brantley Jefferson gave generously of his time and talents to several local organizations, serving on the boards of The Woodland, Inc., for which he was a founding member; Southside Community Hospital; and the First National Bank of Farmville; and
WHEREAS, guided through life by his deep and abiding faith, Brantley Jefferson was a member of the Farmville United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community for many years; and
WHEREAS, preceded in death by his wife, Grace, Brantley Jefferson will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his children, Anne and Robert, and their families, and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Brantley Moses Jefferson, a respected businessman, distinguished veteran, and cherished member of the Farmville community; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Brantley Moses Jefferson as an expression of the General Assembly’s respect for his memory.