Roy Jerkins Obituary
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Survivors:
(3) Sons- William (Sharon) Jerkins of Monroeville, Alabama
Eric (Gloria) Jerkins of Deatsville, Alabama
Robert (Trish) Jerkins of Brewton, Alabama
(3) Daughters- Angela Ward of Flomaton, Alabama
Angela (Lewis) Thornton Harrison of Prattville, Alabama
Lillian Jerkins of Castleberry, Alabama
Cousin- Earl Cooper of Repton, Alabama
(1) Sister- Joyce Thomas of Mississippi
(16) Grandchildren
(19) Great Grandchildren
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Foster Children
***Preceded in death by: Parents- Robert Lee and Maggie Velma Shipp Jerkins
Wife- Arcola Cooper Jerkins
Daughter- JoAnne Roy
Brother- Bobby Jerkins
(2) Sisters- Louise Palmer, Evelyn Johnson
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Brewton, Alabama.
Funeral services are set for Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Speaker Eric Jerkins and Pastor Joe frank officiating. Interment will follow in Range Cemetery in Repton, Alabama.
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