Charles E. Jefferson
Charles Jefferson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
| In office April 2001 – July 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Scott |
| Succeeded by | Litesa Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 31, 1945 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 2025 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Genell
(m. 1967; died 2001) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Lee Andrew Jefferson (father) Victoria Earline Burton (mother) |
| Residence | Rockford, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Paul Quinn College |
| Profession | Full Time Legislator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1965–1971 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Military Police |
Charles E. Jefferson (March 31, 1945 – January 10, 2025) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing 67th District from April 2001 to July 2014. He served as Assistant Majority Leader. He resigned from the Illinois House of Representatives July 1, 2014. He was a member of the Winnebago County Board prior to serving as a State Representative.[1] On January 10, 2025, it was announced that he had died at the age of 79.[2]
Biography
Born into a family Lee Andrew Jefferson (1914-1989) and Victoria Earline Burton (1922-?), in Waco, Texac, U.S.
References
- ^ Sweeny, Chuck (July 2, 2014). "Chuck Jefferson steps down as Rockford's state representative; Litesa Wallace may replace him". Rockford Register Star. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
- ^ Former Illinois State Representative Chuck Jefferson dies at 79
External links
- Representative Charles E. Jefferson (D) 67th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Rep. Charles E. Jefferson at Illinois House Democrats