Mr. Jonkenya Montra Harried

April 13, 1980 - March 30, 2019

Mr. Harried was born on April 13, 1980 in Natchez, the son of John Henry Harried and Gladys Marie Harried. He was a 1998 graduate of Jefferson County High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness in 2002 at Alcorn State University. He worked at Tyson Foods, Simmons Foods and Cobb-Vantress. Jonkenya devoted his life to Christ at a young age at Rose Hill #2 Missionary Baptist Church and continued his walk with Christ at New Christian Fellowship. He enjoyed spending time family, sports and ensuring that the grill was “on ideal.” Jonkenya will be remembered for his smile. He lived life to the fullest. He is preceded in death by his grandmothers: Jean Jackson-Hawkins and Hattie Harried; grandfather, Marion Harried, Sr. Survivors include: his wife: Cassandra Jeanette Williams Harried; children: Jael Camryn Harried and Jaylin Camara Harried; parents: John Henry Harried and Gladys Marie Harried; siblings: Danisha Harried-Grover and Dominsha Harried-William and husband Quintarrus; grandfather: John Henry Hawkins, Sr., aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.westgatefh.com