Isaiah Jelks Obituary in Crawford at Barrett Funeral Home

Obituary For Isaiah Jelks

Mr. Isaiah Malloy Jelks, 19, was born on May 7, 1998 and entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Isaiah graduated from Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, GA and was pursuing his college education at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. Isaiah is survived by his father, Phillip Maurice Jelks; his only brother, Zachary Jelks; his grandparents, Mary Alice Weeks and Fred Jelks; stepmother Cynthia Jelks; and stepsisters, Kennedy and Shontae, all of Lawrenceville, GA. Isaiah was predeceased by his beloved mother, Kathleen Weeks Jelks. He also leaves to cherish his memories an uncle, aunts, cousins, and host of friends. The visitation will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 2:00PM-7:00PM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 797 Moon Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The funeral services will held on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 1:00PM at the same location in Lawrenceville, GA. Services have been entrusted to Barrett Funeral Home - Oglethorpe Chapel, Crawford, GA. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Zachary Jelks Scholarship Fund. The link is below: https://www.gofundme.com/ZJelks-ScholarshipFund. Interment: White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Duluth, GA.

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With deepest sympathy for your loss.

Phil, your family has become part of our family, and we are deeply sorry for your loss. I will always remember Isaiah's smile and how he was such a respectful and remarkable young man. He will be missed but will live in our hearts forever.

My deepest condolences to your family. I am so sorry for your loss. The loss of someone we we dearly love is never easy to accept. May God provide comfort and peace to your family during this difficult time.

Zachary, we're sorry to hear about your recent loss. May you find strength from the words of Psalms 46:1 which reads: 'God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress.'