Jefferson Lee Kirkland, 76 of Wauchula, Florida passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Sebring, Florida. Jefferson was born July 31, 1946, in Orange County, Florida to William and Olive Kirkland. He has been a resident of Hardee County since 1972 coming from Orange County. Jefferson was State Licensed Contractor by trade working for Hash Plumbing, Baptist by Faith attending Maranatha Baptist Church faithfully, and an avid fisherman. He is survived by sons Vince Kirkland, and Kenny Kirkland, brother William Frank Kirkland Jr., and niece Peggy Bonds. A Homegoing Service will be held at Maranatha Baptist Church on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 11:30 A.M. Pastor Jordan Hershberger will be officiating. In Lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Maranatha Baptist Church.