Charles Jefferson was born on August 1, 192 in Norway, S.C.  He was the son of the late Carlos H. Jefferson and the late Irene S. Jefferson. He was predeceased by his daughter Sonja Everette.

Survivors include his daughter Charlene Pruitt, his sons Seanery Jefferson and Charles Jefferson Jr. and his grandchildren, Miesha Jefferson, James Jefferson, Marquis Everette, Simonee Everette, and Shamay Everette.