William "Jeff" Thomas Jefferson

William Thomas Jefferson, known as Jeff to everyone, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was 83. Born in Burlington, NJ on 02/08/1942 and moved to Chestertown, MD at the age of 13. He Graduated from Sudlersville High School, 1960, and Salisbury State College in 1964.

Jeff was a teacher at Bel Air High School for 37 years, where he coached the boys’ soccer team, also for all those years.

He was pre-deceased by his wife, Terry Hite Jefferson, in 2023. He is survived by stepdaughters, Nicole (Jakob) Beyer of Elkton, MD and Jeannine Hite of Havre de Grace, sisters-in-law, Stephanie (Doug) Hutcheson and Patty Amos and their families, two half-sisters Shannon Atkinson, Patricia Merrill, four step-grandchildren, Samantha, Raiden, Legend and Triton, close friend, Betty Richardson of Clayton, DE and family.

He loved being outside, working, painting, geocaching, Yankees and NASCAR. But his favorite thing was 50's music. There was always Elvis or Buddy Holly in the background.

Jeff was a very special man who was loved by all those who knew him. Too many great friends to mention.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville, MD 21132