Erwin Hoy Jenkins Sr.
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 29 Oct 1909 - Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA 34
Christening:
Death: 21 Apr 1976 - The Seventh Ward General Hospital, Hammond, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA 34
Burial: 23 Apr 1976 - Ponchatoula Cemetery, Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: Ellis Monroe Jenkins {FGID: 67488499}
Mother: Mary Almeda White
Spouses and Children
1. *Theo Rainey
Marriage:
Children:
1. Jerry Erwin Jenkins
2. Janet Jenkins
Notes
General:
Per 1920 US Census:
Head of Household is 34 year old white male Ellis M. Jenkins, emplyed as a timber foreman. His wife, Mary A. is 35 years old. Their children are -
Son Ellis Roy 12
Son Erwin Hay 10
Son Keith Ory 8
Daughter Ima Almeda 6
Son Paul Max 3 years 10 months
Son Harry Lee 1 year 2 months
Per 1930 US Census: 4/21/1930, West Pine St, Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Head of household is 45 year old single female Almeda Jenkins. She owns her home, valued at $4,500.
She is the owner of a cafe. Living with her is her 20 year old single son Hoy Jenkins, a laborer for Public Service. Working the same job is 19 year old Ory Jenkins. 16 year old daughter Ima Jenkins is clerk in a grocery store. 14 year old Max Jenkins is a messenger boy for Western Union. Henry Jenkins, only 11 years old, is a salesman of soft drinks.
Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune 4/23/1976
JENKINS Erwin Hoy Jenkins Sr. on Wednesday, April 21, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. at The Seventh Ward General Hospital, Hammond, La., beloved husband of Mrs. Theo Rainey Jenkins of Ponchatoula, father of Erwin H. Jenkins Jr. of Hammond, Mrs. Talmadge (Janet) Crowe Sr. of Amite, Mrs. H. E. (Pat) Cunningham III and Mrs. Roger (Joyce) Doody both of Metairie, brother of Paul Max Jenkins of Ponchatoula, Henry Lee Jenkins of New Orleans, also survived by 10 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Jenkins, 1 son Jerry E. Jenkins, 2 brothers Ory K. and Ellis R. Jenkins, 1 sister Mrs. Ima Mercier Albin, age 66 years, a native and resident of Ponchatoula, La.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Friday, April 23, 1976 at 3 o'clock p.m. from the Harry McKneely & Sons Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, La. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Visitation at the Harry McKneely & Sons Funeral Home from 6:30 until 11 p.m. Friday.