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Obituary For Ronald Ray Jenkins, Sr.
OPELOUSAS - Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Ronald Ray Jenkins, Sr., affectionately known as “Ray”, 71, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his residence in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Park in the Bellevue Community.
Pastor Dwight Brown of St. Peter Baptist Church will be officiating the funeral service. Mr. Jenkins was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. He was also a Free Mason of the Keystone Lodge #196.
Mr. Jenkins leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Catherine Jenkins of Opelousas, LA; two sons, Ronald “Wook” (Claudia) Jenkins, Jr. and Darrell Jackson, both of Opelousas, LA; four daughters, Sharonda Jackson, Denise Jenkins Comeaux, Tiffany Jenkins and Ashley Jenkins, all of Opelousas, LA; two brothers, Gerald (Donna) Jenkins of Hayward, CA and Donald Jenkins of Carencro, LA; two sisters, Dianne McLendon (John) of Houston, TX and Valerie Prescott (Floyd) of Opelousas, LA; eighteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Risman Jenkins, Sr. and Josie Lewis Jenkins; one son, Brandon Thomas; one brother, Risman Jenkins, Jr.; one sister, Patricia Thibodeaux; a grandson, Tyrrell Jenkins; and son-in-law, Aaron “Perry” Comeaux, Jr.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.
** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **
Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
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mr .jenkins you was a great man a good mechanic a good father a wonderful man you got your wings in heaven mr jenkins rest easy my second dad.
Condolences to Cat and Family and all our cousins and friends of Ray. Remembering the good times in the country with Ray and them, How gentle a person he was. How good it was to be in his company. We will definitely be missed. But we know, no more pain, no more suffering. Rest Well, Ray, Until we meet again, Love Hazel and Nathaniel Johnson, Sr.
My condolences to your family rip
Condolences and prayers for our extended family during this time of loss. My dear sweet, quiet, reserved and loving, brother in love and in law. I loved you back then, I love you now. The quiet memories we shared will always make my heart smile. Love to my Jenkins family,loved ones and friends.
My prayers is with the family, always remember strength comes from the lord who comfort us. Ray was a blessing, Love you all
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