Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Bruce Jefferson, Jr. was born in Monroe LA on December 2, 1980 to Carolyn Bates Jefferson and Bruce Jefferson. Sr. He accepted Christ in 1997 and was baptized by the late Rev. A.J. Mansfield of First Missionary Baptist Church. Our world was shattered when he transitioned from this life on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his family home. Jefferson was a proud 1998 graduate of Carroll High School. He attended Grambling State University briefly before returning home to pursue another path. Jefferson earned a degree as a Medical Assistant in 2018.To his family and friends, he was known as Carlos, Los, and Los Boogie. He never departed without giving you a hug and often a kiss on the cheek. He never ended his phone calls without saying, I love you. He had a big heart and loved his family beyond measure. December 2, 2020 was his 40th Birthday. His mother made sure to make that day special for him. Their bond was inseparable. Jefferson was a loving father to his son, Jordan Jefferson. Their moments together were priceless. They enjoyed spending time together. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mack and Louise Noten Jefferson and George and Emma Potts Bates. He leaves to continue his legacy his beloved son, Jordan Jefferson Monroe LA; parents Carolyn Bates Jefferson (Elmo) Monroe LA, Bruce Jefferson, Sr. Monroe LA, two sisters Aundrea J. Bridges (Derrick) Bloomfield Hills, MI, Natalie J. Jones (Jeremy) Tampa, FL, one niece Israel E. Jefferson Monroe, LA, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Funeral Services are Saturday December 19, 2020 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church 301 Sherrouse Ave. Monroe LA at 1pm. Visitation is Friday December 18, at 10am-12noon at Greater New Antioch. Please wear masks and social distance.