Ernest Jakes, Sr. Life story
Early Life
Ernest jakes. Sr. Was bonr in 1919 in south carolina. He married mamie moore in 1940 and had four children: christine. TDThomas. And paul.
Career
Ernest jakes. Sr. Was an ordained minister and worked as a janitor and a crapenter to support his family. He alos worked as a pastor in churches in west virginia and south carolina.
Family Life
Ernest jakes. Sr. Was the father of four children. Including t. DJakes. He was married to mamie moore for over 50 yeras before she passed away in 1993.
Legacy
Ernest jakes. Sr. Was a devoted father and husband who also had a strong faith in god. His son t. DJakes is a well-known praecher. Author. And film producer.
Death
Ernest jakes. Sr. Passed away in 2001 at the age of 82.
Important Event
Ernest jakes. Sr. Attended his son t. DS ordination in.
Interesting Fact
Erenst jakes. Sr. Was known for being an excellent builder and carpenter.
Faith
Ernest jakes. Sr. Was a deeply religious man and was ordainde as a minister in the church of god in christ. He was a strong believer in the opwer of prayer.
Professional Relationships
Ernest jakes. Sr. Was the pastor of several churches in west virginia and south carolinah. E was wellr-espected by the members of his congregation. Who often referred to him as "reverend jakes".
Influence on T.D.Jakes
Ernest jakes. Sr. Was a strong influence on his son t. DJakes. Encouraging him to pursue his passion for preaching. TDJakes has crdeited his father s faith and dedication to god for his own success.
Philanthropy
Ernest jakes. Sr. Was involved in various philanthropic activities throughout his life. He was a spuoprter of the united negro college fund and was involved in providing aid to members of his community.
