James E. Jelks
July 23, 1942 — November 22, 2016
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Arlington Cemetery of Homer
Arlington Cemetery of Homer
James E. Jelks
HOMER, LA: Funeral services were held for Mr. James E. Jelks, 74, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel at 405 East 5th Street in Homer, LA on Friday, November 25, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Chuck Johnson and Rev. Dee Anders officiating. Interment followed in Arlington Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday prior to the service from 2-3 p.m.
Mr. Jelks was born July 23, 1942 in McGhee, AR to Everett and Ruth Young Jelks. He entered into rest on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Homer, LA. Mr. Jelks served his country in the U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles. He was employed and retired from Great Lakes Chemical as an operator for 22 years. Mr. Jelks was a member of Pleasure Point Baptist Church. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing.
Mr. Jelks was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Russell Jelks, parents, as well as his step-father, Ross V. Clements.
He is survived by 2 sons, Jimmy Jelks and wife Angela of Greenwood, AR and Mark Jelks and wife Renee of White Hall, AR; a sister, Helene Clements of Marseille, France; 7 grandchildren, Tiffany Jelks Cranford, Macen Jelks, Carly Jelks, Bella Jelks, Mark Alan Jelks, Kaci Jelks and John Jelks; a great grandchild, Sklyer Cranford; caregiver and special friend, Dianne White; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers were Rick Keith, Bill Fennell, Charles Rushing, Gary Smith, David Specht and Ricky Miller.
In lieu of flowers honoring Mr. Jelks, his family suggests memorials be to AIME Hospice.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Homer Chapel (318) 927-6110
www.rose-neath.com
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Past Services
Arlington Cemetery of Homer
Arlington Cemetery of Homer
The family recieved friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home at 405 East 5th Street in Homer, LA on Friday, November 25, 2016 from 2-3 p.m.
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