IN LOVING MEMORY OF
William Alfred
Jenifer, Sr.
April 18, 1938 – September 25, 2021
William Alfred Jenifer, Sr., 83, of Waldorf, Maryland.
William Alfred Jenifer, Sr., affectionately known by many names, "Teeny, Bill, Boyfriend, Dec, and Papa," was born to James and Catherine Jenifer on April 18, 1938, in Dentsville, Maryland. He peacefully transitioned on September 25, 2021 at the University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
William grew up in the country tending to farm fields and animals. When he entered the workforce, he drove tractor trailer over the road and dump trucks for Chaney Enterprise. In his free time, he enjoyed listening to old school soul, R&B and gospel music, riding motorcycles and attending monster trucks and drag racing events. He was very passionate about being in his family motorcycle club "Family On Wheels" and his Christian motorcycle association club "Triangle Travelers."
He was a God-fearing deacon that loved the Lord and his church family. He was eager to walk upright and please the Lord in all of his endeavors. As a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, he was an Ordained Deacon, held seats on the Ushers Board, Church Music Department as a drum player, Men's Fellowship Ministry, Male Chorus and Commissary Ministry.
William loved and appreciated being a father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all that he encountered. He believed strongly, that if you do good to people that good will come back to you.
William was preceded in death by his parents, James and Catherine Jenifer, sisters Mary, Martha, Agnes, Ann, and brothers John, Frank and Francis. His three wives Louise, Lavenia and Lois and his son Troy.
He leaves to treasure his memories, his sons Billy, Gary Sr, Maurice and William Jr, his daughters Janice and Barbara. A handful of Grandkids, Great Grandkids. His brothers Tommy, Paul, William and his sisters Shirley, Helen, Grace, Carrie, Catherine.
His Viewing will be, 10:00 a.m., until time of Service, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021, in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.
Interment, Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hill Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20601.
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Viewing
Thornton Funeral Home, P.A.
10:00 - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
Thornton Funeral Home, P.A.
Starts at 11:00 am
Interment
Heritage Memorial Cemetery
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