Winnsboro, LA — Jenkins Merrells, Jr., a retired machinist, died Sunday, June 21. Services are 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2015 at True Light Baptist Church. Visitation is Thursday,July 2nd, Noon until 5:00 p.m. at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Burial will be at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Jenkins S. Merrells, Jr. was born on November 22, 1935 to the late Jenkins S. Merrells, Sr. and Mary M. Merrells. On September 19, 1964 he married Cloteal Hoard Merrells, to this union one daughter was born. At an early age he accepted Christ and was baptized at Second Baptist Church in Winnsboro, LA. He later united with True Light Baptist Church of Winnsboro.

Our heavenly Father called him home on June 21, 2015. Bro. Merrells was a devoted husband; father, brother, uncle, and friend to all that knew him.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife Cloteal Merrells, daughter, Lovean Merrells, son Ricky Eaton, grandchildren: Jessica (Ricky) Merrells, Courtney Merrells, and Larry Allen, II. Four great-grandchildren: Nicholas Merells, Thailan Johnson, Madison Clemons, and Braylon Merrells. Five brothers, Benjamin Merrells, Jessie (Thelma) Merrells,Sr., Dewander (Dorothy) Merrells, Curtis (Hattie) Merrells and Paul Merrells. Four sisters:Eula B. Henderson, Bessie Merrells, Lynda Robinson, and Velma Armstrong. Two brothers-in-law, D.C. (Inell) Hoard, Michael (Eliza) Hoard. Five sisters-in-law: Ruby Oatis, Bobbie Hoard, Eliza (Nathaniel) Thiery, Dorothy (Johnny) Patterson, and Stella (Bobby) Williams. Three God-childred: Shelly Hoard, Darrell Hoard and Alexicia Jones