Mr. Dedric R. Jenerett “Ricky”, 53, was born on November 28, 1958 in Winston-Salem to the late Eli M. Jenerett and Thelma Caesar Jenerett. He departed this life on Sunday, May 13, 2012. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Dawkins and brother, Ronald Jenerett.

He leaves to cherish memory, two sons: Tijuan March and Corey Cameron; eight grandchildren; one sister, Lynda Jenerett; three brothers: Michael, Eli, and Travis Jenerett; thirty-eight nieces and nephews; a devoted friend and boss, Howard Williamson and a host of other family and friends.

Dedric attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools.

Ricky was a laborer by trade. He had phrase everyone will remember: “Put your hands on something” that means work and work he did for a lot of people that we are sure will miss him as well.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 17, 2012.

For a copy of the funeral program, click here