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Charles Patrick "Pat" Jefferson, 66 of Chatham and formerly of Winchester passed away Saturday July 5, 2025 in Springfield. He was born May 21, 1959 in Jacksonville the son of the late Charles William "Bill" and Ninalee Young Jefferson. Pat was a 1977 graduate of Winchester High School and attended Mississippi State University. He served his country in the US Air Force stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington State. Following his service, he resided in California working for Hewlett Packard before returning to Illinois and was currently working for the Department of Health and Family Services for the State of Illinois in Springfield. Pat loved all sports, participating and watching. He was an avid golfer and a passionate Dallas Cowboys fan. He also enjoyed Illini Sports and Cardinal Baseball. He was a John Wayne fan and a member of the American Legion and grew up attending First Baptist Church in Winchester.
Surviving is his beloved sister Linda (husband Dave) Howard of Winchester, nephew Andy (wife Natalie) Howard of Henderson, NV, niece Amanda Howard of Winchester, and great niece Ivy Mae Howard, his dear friend T.J. Phoenix of Chatham and a host of cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am Saturday July 12, 2025 at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Burial will be in the Winchester City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the American Legion or the First Baptist Church in Winchester. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com
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Reva Montalbano
July 11, 2025
Condolences n prayers to all of Pat´s family. I met Pat working for HFS All Kids. We soon become the best of friends! Pat was the nicest guy! He was one of the good ones! So many memories! Hadn´t seen Pat since my last bday party 3 years ago. We continued to text/talk on phone. I´m sure gonna miss u! Always in my heart. Until we meet again. Love you!
Billy Eddinger
July 9, 2025
So Very sorry for Y´all´s Loss. pat was a great friend,Growing up. we played Basketball together Behind the Baptist Church next to Marshall Chevrolet. he will be missed
Carrie Perry
July 9, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Pat at HFS and like so many others, I will miss his smile. It was always there. We always had fun chats about hockey- his Vegas Golden Knights and the St. Louis Blues. Pat was the best!! My thoughts and prayers go out to his many friends and family. He will be so missed!
Janae Doerfler
July 9, 2025
Pat will be greatly missed. I worked with Pat at hfs. He was a funny guy. We had a lot of laughs. Pat will be missed. Rest In Peace my friend.
Julie Antonacci
July 9, 2025
In about an hour, it will be all too real - Pat won't be coming over to my cubicle for chocolate at 730 am. It was my pleasure to have worked with Pat at HFS, his smile and candor is something I will always remember and appreciate. Through his health challenges, he never forgot to ask about my daughter and how she was doing after her major surgery and setback. Thank you for friendship.
"May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rain fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand."
Janice Dolen
July 8, 2025
Linda, I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Carolyn Warbelton
July 8, 2025
I remember Pat being around when Linda was having sleepovers as a kid. He was always very respectful of his sister´s friends. Pat was smart in school. He will be missed.
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