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NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Chairman of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, John “Blackfeather” Jeffries
Governor Roy Cooper ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in honor of Tribal Elder and former Chairman of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, John “Blackfeather” Jeffries, who passed away on Tuesday, January 24.
Jeffries served as a chairman of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation from 1995 to 2000 and served on the tribal council until 2020.
Statement from Governor Roy Cooper
“Chief Jeffries was a great leader, and our state is stronger because of his legacy. Our hearts are with his family, loved ones and Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation members during this difficult time.”
The community celebration of life for John Blackfeather today was standing room only. Truly a wonderful tribute to a beloved man of infinite wisdom. It was great to see Linda and have a chance to catch up some. It has been way too long since we have talked. (Linda, I found my password… the computer desk needed cleaning anyhow). I spend most of my time on Ancestry and Findagrave but will try to check in at Saponitown more often.
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