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Andre "Drakey" Jelks

Andre "Drakey" Jelks obituary, Gary, IN

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Manuel Memorial Funeral Home

421 W. 5th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Andre Jelks Obituary

Age 50, passed away September 28, 2018 . Drakey's sense of humor, wisdom, and caring spirit will be missed. He is survived by his Mother, Nola Jean Vaulx Crawford; Father, Vaughn Terry Jelks; Siblings, Shevaughnda Jelks, Shante Crawford, Lenzy Crawford, Khalia (Damon) Jelks-Williams, Lyntia Davis and Vaughn (Andrea) Jelks Jr.; Children, Matiya Lovick, LaShawnda Blakely-Daniel (Jarrell), Drekal Hollins, DeShalon Jelks, Quintin Yarbrough, and Kiana Hawkins; Maternal Grandmother, Avella Vaulx; Paternal Grandmother, Martha Jelks; Uncles, Arvie (Cheryl) Vaulx, Danny Vaulx, Fredrick Vaulx; Aunts, Betty Cole, Teresa Vaulx, Allyson Vaulx. Special Nieces, Lauryn Crawford and Caleise Barber; Special Cousins, Timia Shelton and Alicia Campbell; An Abundance of Granchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends. Visitation is Friday, October 12th, 12pm-8pm, with Family Hour 6pm-8pm, at Manuel Funeral Home, 421 W 5th Ave, Gary. Funeral services are Saturday, October 13th, 10am, at Abyssinan Baptist Church, 795 Massachusetts, Gary.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11, 2018.

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shamya shamia

February 22, 2021

we love you and miss you grandad

Lenzy

July 28, 2020

I miss you so much bro...I wish I could call you or get a random call from you and we talk about the plans we have. I wish you could meet my little guy. I named him Lenzy Andre because I'm #1 of course haha but I thought it would be cool to carry a piece of his uncle's legacy. Lauryn misses you sooo much too. She has moments occasionally when she gets emotional. We miss you man but I know you're no longer stressing or in pain and that gives me peace. Much love my brotha!

~Ron Mac

TRINA WEAVER

October 13, 2018

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE JELKS AND VAULT FAMILY. DRAKY WAS EVERYONES FRIEND AROUND HERE. WE WILL FIREVER MISS HIS SMILING FACE . I HOPE YOU WILL FIND COMFORT KNOWING HE IS A PEACE NOW.

Rosemarie Padgett

October 13, 2018

Hey Brother I will definitely miss you I was coming & got sick can't travel ❤♥♥❤♥❤ im really gonna miss talkin to you or even seeing you but til we meet again my LOVE RIP

Drenice Gayton and Family

October 12, 2018

To the family of Andre Jelks you all have my deepest sympathy will be praying for God to give you strength doing your time of sorrow

Persina Wilson

October 12, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Aurelia & Gregory Weaver

October 10, 2018

To The Vaulx and Jelks Families:
No one can prepare for a loss. However, you can take comfort in knowing that your loved one is now resting in the arms of our Lord, and you now have an angel watching over you. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss and God bless your families.

October 10, 2018

This is one of hardest post that I have had to make yesterday my son Dad my ex-husband lost his life .. I was filled with so many different emotions he played such a significant part in my life for many years the ups downs the tears the laughs the encouragement the disappointments the encouraging words for believing in me when I didn't find the strength to believe in myself for making a positive lasting impact in my children's life.but most importantly the chance to know how to love and what love really means ... Rest Well you will be missed but NEVER forgotten.... my condolences to the family, Children, friends and to everyone that his life made an impact ..... #Marie. Andre Jelks

Deborah l Brown

October 9, 2018

THE BROWN FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO NOLA JEAN, AND THE FAMILY. MAY YOU ALL FIND COMFORT WITH THE LORD. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Chris Murrell

October 9, 2018

My condolences to the family and especially Nola Jean

Denice Gates

October 9, 2018

Praying for the family and friends of Drakey, You all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers !!!!! May God continue to comfort you during this difficult time !!!!

Adraine Hindman

October 9, 2018

Nola and Family:

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your son. No words can express your grief. God has you and your family in his arms.
RHS Classmate "71"

P H

October 9, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. So sorry for the loss of your dear loved o.Romans12:12

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Oct

12

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Manuel Memorial Funeral Home

421 W. 5th Avenue, Gary, IN 46402

Oct

13

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Abyssinan Baptist Church

795 Massachusetts, Gary, IN

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421 W. 5th Avenue, Gary, IN 46402

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