WHEREAS, Brantley Moses Jefferson, an honored veteran, prominent businessman, and beloved member of the Farmville community for over a half-century, died on January 20, 2020; and

WHEREAS, born in Red House in Charlotte County, Brantley Jefferson attended the University of Virginia and the Medical College of Virginia before serving in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, after completing his service, Brantley Jefferson became the owner and pharmacist of Owens-Sanford Drug Store, and later of Gray's Drug Stores, becoming a fixture in the community as a friendly and reliable source for its pharmaceutical needs; and

WHEREAS, Brantley Jefferson gave generously of his time and talents to several local organizations, serving on the boards of The Woodland, Inc., for which he was a founding member; Southside Community Hospital; and the First National Bank of Farmville; and

WHEREAS, guided through life by his deep and abiding faith, Brantley Jefferson was a member of the Farmville United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed worship and fellowship with his community for many years; and

WHEREAS, preceded in death by his wife, Grace, Brantley Jefferson will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his children, Anne and Robert, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Brantley Moses Jefferson, a respected businessman, distinguished veteran, and cherished member of the Farmville community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Brantley Moses Jefferson as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for his memory.