STAFF

A 1990 graduate of Grand Prairie High School Tim went on to Oklahoma Christian University and received his Bachelor of Science in 1995. In 2002 he graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Services and has worked in the industry for over ten years. Prior to giving leadership at Heavenly Gate Funeral Services, Tim has worked at Golden Gate Funeral Home of Dallas as well as Randall’s Funeral Home and Peaceful Rest Funeral Home.

Tim is the father of Saydia, Cierra, Tiauna and Timia.

Bradley Jefferson

Provisional Funeral Director

Bradley is a 2013 graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Services and has worked in the industry since graduation from high school.

Bishop Derrick Bowman

Executive Director,

Grief Support Counselor

Derrick has worked in the industry from many years and bring many gifts to Heavenly Gate. As a seasoned senior pastor at Faithway Fellowship Baptist Church of Dallas, he is very connected to the community and is an excellent resource for the Grief Support Area. He is also a Licensed Pre-need Agent.

Marcus Foy

Funeral Director

Embalmer

Originally from Louisiana, Marcus has been with Heavenly Gate Funeral Service since 2005. He is a graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Services and also a Licensed Pre-need Agent. Marcus has 20 years experience in the industry.

Kennard Thomas

Funeral Director

Embalmer

Originally from Louisiana, Kennard graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Services and has worked in the industry since 2011.

Tim Jefferson

Funeral Director

Owner /CEO

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Jenae McKinzie

Office Manager

Funeral Attendant

Licensed Pre Need Agent

Jenae has worked in the industry since 2007. As office manager, Jenae takes care of many of the daily administrative functions of the funeral home. A registered Notary Republic and Licensed Pre-need Agent, Jenae also takes care families and pre-need arrangements.