Jesse C. Wofford Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jesse Cleveland Wofford, Jr. was born on April 17, 1960, in New York City, NY. The Lord called him home on April 21, 2020 while in Long Island Jewish Hospital of Forest Hills in Queens, NY. Jesse attended and completed his education at PS 34, IS70, NY High School for Printing, Albert Merrill Technical Institute, where he studied Electrical Engineering and Devry Institute where he studied Architecture and CAD. Jesse is a Christian man who gave his life to the Lord, Jesus Christ, many years ago. He is a son, nephew, cousin and Earth father to many. He retired from New York State Corrections in July of 2018 and began working diligently doing what he loved, building furniture and working on designing his dream home. Jesse also had a passion for music and looked forward to learning his state of the art DJ equipment. Jesse always believed in buying the best quality of everything, for himself and for others. Jesse lived a full, happy life with one of his happiest days being the day he married the love of his life, Celeste Benitez, in July of 2013. Celeste and her family immediately embraced Jesse and treated him like a King. Although Jesse didn’t have his own children, he took his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews as his own. Even those who are his first cousins, looked up to Jesse as a big uncle and he lovingly accepted that role often offering words of wisdom, encouragement and any other ways he could help. Jesse always had a mild spirit, calm demeanor and loved to laugh. He had an affinity for seeking the truth in the happenings of this world. If you’ve ever had a conversation with Jesse, it would always include some comedy, conspiracy theories, factual history and always end with Biblical references. Jesse was preceded in Death by his Grandmother, Annie Mae Wilson, his Birth father, Jesse Cleveland Wofford Sr., his Earth father, James Haynes, his brother, Stanley R. Wofford, his Sister-in-Law, Josefina A. Benitez (Turi), his Uncle Eddie Wilson, Jr, his Aunt Linda Wilson and cousin Yvonne Wilson. Jesse is survived by his Wife, Celeste Benitez, Mother, Gearldine Meaner Nixon, Mother-in-Law Damiana Rosario, Father-in-Law Rogelio Benitez, Sister, Sandra Wofford, Brother, Jimmy Haynes, Brother, Tyrod Haynes and his wife, Regina Haynes, Earth Children (nieces and nephews), April Wofford, Jimmy Scott, Angel Wofford, Terrance Scott, Stanley Wofford Jr., Stanley Wofford II, Tyvon Haynes, Joshua Wofford, Elaysha Haynes, Isaiah Haynes, Tyler Haynes, Elijah Haynes and Selina Haynes. His grandnieces and grandnephews Madison Scott, Jaevon Wofford, Keymiah Morgan, Darrell Barnes, Delilah Barnes, Kaylee Wofford, Ariana Westcott and Anthony Westcott, Jr., Grandaunt, Mamie Scott, Uncle Willie Bernard Wilson and Aunt Michelle Miller Wilson and a host of extended family and friends. The family would like to thank all, who took the time out of their day to spend with us, during this live stream of Jesse Wofford's homegoing service. Please feel free to leave comments, share pictures and fond memories of our beloved Jesse. We love you all. God Bless

Jesse C. Wofford

April 17, 1960 - April 21, 2020

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Jesse C. Wofford

April 17, 1960 - April 21, 2020

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