WILLIE JELKS Obituary
WILLIE JAMES JELKS "WJJ"
On June 12, 2014 of Alexandria, VA, age 77. He "went bowling" due to hereditary Amyloidosis of the heart and renal failure. Born in Montgomery, AL on June 11, 1937 to Frank Jelks and Lessie B. (Lloyd) Tyner. Willie was the oldest of seven children. Survived by his beloved wife Cheryl; brother Emmitt Jelks, Indianapolis, IN; sisters Jeraldine (Arthur) Smith Gary, IN; Rosie (Ed) Beard, Indianapolis, IN; five children James (Cheryl) Jelks; Jennifer (Mark) Merricks; Ora Jelks; Randy (Velma) Jelks; Dennis (Achoiva) Jelks; three step-children Stephanie (Alex) Fitch; Tiffany (Michael) Scruggs; Alan Sponaugle; 26 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers Mickey, Theotis and Eugene. Willie was an avid bowler and would help anyone who asked. He was inducted into the NCAUSBCA Hall of Fame October 1999. Family and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellen Dr., Alexandria,VA on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and also on Friday, June 20, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service at Jefferson Funeral Chapel on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Mt. Comfort Cemetery. Please view and sign the family guest book at www.jeffersonfuneralchapel.com
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Lolita Smith
June 21, 2014
Sheryl, our prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Warner
June 19, 2014
I will miss you my dear friend. Sorry I didn't visit, wanted to remember you at a healthier time. You didn't want tears and I couldn't promise to not cry.
June 19, 2014
May God Bless your whole family. I may be related to your family. My name is Jacob Jelks. I grew up in Florida, and now reside in Washington, DC.
McCarthy
June 19, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)
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Elise Jackson
June 18, 2014
Sheryl,May God Bless you and your Family in this time of sorrow, you are in our prayers.
June 18, 2014
Our Sincere Condolences
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Al Zeh
June 18, 2014
A really nice guy who was welcome anywhere he went.
Phil. 4:6, 7
June 18, 2014
May the peace of God be with you.
DeeDee "Sweet Dee" Smith
June 17, 2014
May you rest in peace and know that you will be missed in our hearts and in the "bowling world".
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