Bernard Anthony "B.J." Jefferson, III age 30, of Hot Springs died Sunday, October 28, 2018.  He was born July15 1988 to Bernard A. Jefferson, Jr. and Katherine Hannah.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jessie Mae Cornilous and James Mays.

He attended the Hot Springs School System.  BJ as he was known to most loved his family, boating, fishing and he loved to rap.  He was known as the jokester or roaster of the family.

Survivors include his mother, Katherine Hannah (Anthony Hines); his father, Bernard Jefferson, Jr.; his son, Tray'vion Jefferson and his mother, Erica Evans; his brothers, Aaris Jefferson, Sr., Hakeem Hannah, Tavares Haywood and Ty'sean Hannah; sisters, Konniesha "KoKo" Hannah, Destini Hannah and U'rope "Bri" Hannah; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Ballard, paternal grandfather, Bernard Jefferson, Sr.; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of beloved cousins, extended family and friends.

Funeral service will be 12:00 pm Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crestview Cemetery. Open visitation will be Friday at the funeral home from 12:00 – 4:30 PM. The family will be at 105 Stonehenge Court.

Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial.com .

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.