Orenthal “O. J.” Jermar Poole

Orenthal “O. J.” Jermar Poole, 40, a resident and native of Morgan City, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday June 29, 2020 at 11:15 P. M. at the Ochsner St, Mary Hospital in Morgan City.

Visitation will be observed on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Siracusaville Recreation Center (Family is requiring all visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing) 1110 Grace Street Morgan City, LA from 11:00 AM until funeral services at 1:00 PM. Apostle Henry Johnson will officiate the services. Burial will follow services in the Morgan City Cemetery. Services will be accessible by viewing the Jones Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook Page at 1:00 P. M. on Friday July 10, 2020.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories: his mother, Mattie Poole of Morgan City, LA; his father , David Perkins of Tupelo, MS; his wife, Jennifer Causey Poole of Patterson, LA; one son, Akayah Poole and a close and dear person in O. J.’s life, Isaiah Escort both of Morgan City, LA; four daughters, Madelyn of Berwick, LA, Olivia Poole of Morgan City, LA, Bella Poole and Melody Poole both of Patterson, LA: two brothers, Benjamin Pittman, Sr. of Sunset, LA and Jonathan Charles of Berwick, LA; three sisters, Chasity Poole, Chalon Poole and Charell Poole-Benjamin all of Morgan City, LA; one uncle,  an aunt,  a great uncle, five great-aunts; two god-children,  his father and mother-in-law a special friends,  a life-long best friend,  and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

O. J. was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother,  three great uncles,  and our great aunts, .