Willie C. Jefferson, 58, of Sharon, passed away Thursday evening, June 23, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Jefferson was born June 7, 1964, in Warren OH, a son of the late James C. Jefferson and Carolyn A. (Fox) Jefferson and was a 1982 graduate of Sharon High School.  He worked as a polisher and machinist for Ellwood Crankshaft Group, Sharon.

Willie liked R&B music, and enjoyed hanging out with his family and close friends while listening to his favorite musician, Marvin Gaye.  He was also an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.   Willie loved cooking and baking his specialties, particularly his famous cheesecake, smoked ribs, and mac & cheese.  Willie adored his sons and cherished the time he was able to spend with them.

He is survived by his three sons, Bryce, Dorian and Branden Jefferson; a sister, Katrina Harrison; God sister, Patrice Wise-Jefferson; and India Malloy, the mother of his surviving children, all of Sharon.

Besides his parents, Willie was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer "Renee" Brown; and a son, Kellen Newby.

Visiting hours will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday June 30, 2022, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Funeral services will be immediately following at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Willie E. Jefferson of Victory Center of Liberty OH, officiating.

Interment: Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield.