James "Jim" Jefferson

James (Jim) Jefferson, age 81, passed away on December 2, 2018 at Mercy Hospital.

Jim retired from John Deere in Ankeny after 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandy; brother, Delmar Jefferson; son, Tony Jefferson (Maryl); daughter, Tina McGuire (Joe); stepsons, Jim Lynch, Tim Lynch, Ken Lynch; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and many other extended family and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, one brother and daughter, Terri West.

A visitation celebrating Jim’s life will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St, Des Moines. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 7, 2018, also at Hamilton’s.

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