Joe L. Jelks Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joe L. Jelks (Decatur, Illinois), who passed away on July 19, 2019 at the age of 74. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe L. Jelks to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Jelks and Wadie Jelks; his wife Bessie; his brothers, Floyd Jelks Jr., Celonia Jelks and Noah Jelks; and his sisters-in-law, Carolin Jelks and Rose Jelks.
He is survived by: his sons, Phillip Jelks-Browning (Ronda), Dwight Jelks and Bryant Jelks; his stepson Erick Eubanks; his siblings, Milan Jelks (Debra), Therman Jelks and Lucille Anderson (Melvin); his sister-in-law Margaret Jelks; his grandchildren, Matthew Browning, Tyre Jelks-Browning, Jada Jelks-Browning, Samari Jelks, Kajana Jelks, Chantia Jelks, Brajanae Jelks and Deyshai Jelks; his stepgrandchildren, Maliha Eubanks and Mikaela Eubanks; and his great grandchildren, JaCoby Browning, Jaden Browning, Matthew Browning Jr., Cassius Browning, Omarion Jelks, Zacari Wilson and Zaraya Taylor.
