James Keith Arender Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of James Keith Arender of Deville, Louisiana. James Keith, born on January 10, 1969, passed away on September 1, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father James Harry Arender; his daughter Olivya Arender; his brother-in-law Brandon Jenkins; his grandparents, James Howard, Ethel Chaler Arender, Raymond and Audine Gates Morace; his uncles, Emmit Charles Morace and Larry Arender; and his nephew Logan Taylor Jenkins.
He is survived by: his wife Stacy Jenkins Arender; his mother Gaynell Ballard; his children, James Kameron Arender (Kayla) and Abby Jenkins (Chris DeSoto); his granddaughter Harmony Arender Harris; his sister Lisa Arender Dellenger (Michael); his stepmother Shirley Arender; his parents-in-law, Patricia and Ronald Jenkins; his stepbrother Brian Blake (Angel); his sister-in-law Karri Hough (Greg); his aunts, Jeanette Arender Ray and Jayme Arender; his nieces, Madison Dellenger, Katie Dellenger, Julie Hough, Kylie Thibodeaux (Dreyton) and Bella Jenkins (Drake); his nephew Jacob Hough; and his aunt Rita Kaye Lachney.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Gallagher Funeral Home (3994 Monroe Hwy, Ball, LA 71405). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
