Willie R. Jelks Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 19, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Willie R. Jelks (Decatur, Illinois). Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willie R. Jelks to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Jelks and Mary E. Jelks (Reed); and his brothers, Charles and Stevie Jelks. He is survived by: his wife Hazel Jelks of Decatur; his children, Jason Kiick (D'Shauna) of Nashville, TN, Monique Jelks-Garsoo (Selassie) of Columbus, OH, Nicole Dotson of Las Vegas, NV, Latanya Davis (Maurice), Cozette Baker (Harold), Sparkle Baker, Channie Cook (Nathan) of Caledonia, IL and Chealin Cook; his siblings, Robert Jelks (Wanda) of Decatur, IL, Thomas Jelks (Gina) of Decatur, IL, Wilson Jelks of Columbus, Dossie Jelks (Theresa) of Decatur, GA, Carol Reed of Decatur, IL, Modestine White (Tiny) of Decatur, IL and Arena Williams (Johnny); and his mother-in-law Bessie Bond. He is also survived by grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, relatives and many friends.