James Jenkins Obituary

Dear Baby Wolf,



To my brother who always thought he was the big brother.Baby Wolf you are truly missed,you are loved by many. You will always be in my heart. Missing and loving you always. God loved you best.So baby Wolf know that you will always be with me.



LOVE ALWAYS,

TURKEY

I have been around the Jenkins since I was about 14years old that's over 26 years, somehow I think that makes me family.Junie was a big brother to me for many years. He always treated me as if I were family, laughed at me, with me and even gave me great words of wisdom. I have shared much with this family and we will always have a special bond. Junie will never be forgotten my daughter(De'Azia) holds dear the memory of man in the "Bill Cosby" sweaters. I treasure the memory of a big brother the Jenkins allowed me to share.



A Sister for always,

Arlecta Beard

Dear Uncle Money!

The first time I met you at Gloria's you had this great big smile and thats what I remember. My daughters loved your smile and felt safe around you. I remember them coming home and saying Ma you have to meet Uncle Money. That was something for Toccara and Shekinah especially with Shekinah. You gave them fear and you showed them love like they were one of the family. You always told me I looked like one of the family.

Well Uncle Money you are really worth your name. You have golden gates around you pearls gems and other prescious stones. I know you've already started redoing the house the Lord gave you, to meet your satisfaction.

Until we meet again save the corner lot for me and my family.

Junie,

I have tried to leave this entry three times and it never makes it to the book so maybe it is some things that I shouldn't put in here even though I haven't figured it out yet.

I just wanted to let you know one final time that I truly miss and love you soooooooo much. You were more than just my big brother, you were my father figure for the past thirteen years and I thank you for that. You were my boss at One Construction, you were my instructor in so many of my life's areas, you were that shoulder to cry on when I shedded my countless tears, you were the ears that listened to my many dreams and you were also the voice of reasoning when I was heading down the wrong road. Oh how I miss that! You were my help with raising Taun (She needs you now like never before so please speak to her heart ASAP!) and you were the "special" force in Eje'nae's life.( She will NEVER forget you!) Hey, even "D" misses you like crazy (Thanks for teaching him that a REAL man is not ashamed to show LOVE!)

In essence, I was writing this final entry to be the voice for your many family members who were for one reason or another unable to write in this book... "We love and miss you so much it hurts! We are truly trying to make it through each and every empty day without breaking down. It took us too long to figure out that you were the glue that Daddy left here to hold us together and now since August 7th we have been frantically trying to hold these pieces together. Tell the rest of our family we said hello and when God sets the time , those of us who have a personal relationship with His son will see them then. Please know that when you were here we loved you the only way we knew how, selfish as it may have been we were only being WE!"

Well, big brother, my hero, my love, I will try to let you rest because God knew you needed it even if we tried to act like you didn't. Doesn't HE have a way of making a person realize who is REALLY running the show? How does it feel not to try to make EVERYONE feel like they were the ONLY one who held your heart?

I listen for your instructions and I wait to feel your presence. (YOUR Baby sister needs your hug!) I didn't get to tell you bye!



Love You

Nene

Junie,

As I look on the temple you were given, I can still feel the radiance of love you present. No one can take that from you. When I look at you I see Daddy. I see a man that has traveled down life's highway; sometimes asking for directions; asking God for strength and endurance. I know that the road has not been easy. I know there has been traps and snares. There has been suffering but there has been joy and happiness there also. Now you have reached your destination, heaven, I pray, where there is no more pain or suffering. There is only hallelujah and amen. There is peace, joy and happiness there in the presence of God, the Father and Jesus, the Son, leaving the Holy Spirit to comfort us while we are still here trying to find our way home. i believe that if you could speak to us right now, that you would say, "Hold unto God's unchanging hands. Don't look back on what life seems to have dealt you; hurt, bitterness, secrtes and pain. Thank God that there are still family members there to help you in your time of pain and sorrow. Let go of the past hurt and bitterness and let God renew in you a forgiving heart with love, joy, peace and happiness. Your destination will be Homeward Bound."

Uncle Money, I can't believe that you have been gone from us for a month! I am glad that we got the opportunity to get to know each other before GOD called you home. I thought that I would be the only one in the family calling everyone just to tell them that I loved them. The day you called me out the blue to tell me that you were thinking about me and that you loved me really made my day! I will always cherish that! I know at first I sounded dry but I thought you were calling me because you wanted something. I really hate that I didn't call you that night I was supposed to! I was supposed to call to tell you that I loved you and decided against it because it was late and I didn't want to bother you. Now I don't get the chance to chirp you and tell you when I really want and need to tell you. I really miss you not being around! I miss your laugh while you held your belly with your eyes closed. Uncle, I prayed that you would show up in Cisco's dream just to let him know that you are ok and that you are proud of him. I really felt bad when the message you left him was lost because we didn't get the microtape to tape your voice. Uncle, I love you and I miss you alot but one day when it's our time, We'll all meet up with you, Granddaddy, Uncle Bobby, Uncle Henry, Auntie Matlin, Eon and the rest of the family I don't know but will meet one day. I love you! Tell GOD I said what's up! :)

To Real Baby Wolf,

You have really been an example of what a "real" family man is suppose to be. I realize why you and my father remained friends for so long. You were so full of life that even after death your life still lingers here with us. Know that I will pattern myself after you and my father for years to come.



Love You,

Rico (Baby Wolf the 2nd)

To My Oldest Son,

You hold a special spot in my heart. I can never thank you for all that you have done for me, you went beyond the call of duty and I love you for that. Tell J.C, Bobby and Madelyn that I love them and miss them so.



Momma

To my "Uncle Pa - Pa"

You told my granny when I was born that I would NEVER have to worry about a father figure because I had my "Pa - Pa" and My "Uncle Pa - Pa" I may be only two but you have imparted so much into me and I know That I will never forget you because you are with me even now. UH Huh! ( That's our little thing) Please continue to watch over me and I know you have told my Big Pa - Pa and My Uncle Bobby all about me!... They Love me? Don't They? :)



Eje'nae (You A Hot Mess!)

Junie,

In April of 1973 when you stopped my car in the middle of Wentworth, you asked me what my intentions were towards your sister. Neither of us knew we'd become so close or that you would be gone so soon. I am grateful to God that all my memories are fond ones and that He allowed me to experience true friendship for 30 years.

I love you and I miss you Man!



Richard

Uncle Money,

You were and are the greatest uncle anyone could ever have. You touched so many hearts in so many ways, you always helped anyone in need, though some people took advantage; but that's the type of person you were. The memories that I will always cherish are family reunions, the "meeting" trips and the friendship you and my father shared. You are really missed but I will see you in heaven when it is my time. Until we meet again...

I love you.

Your loving niece,

Booka

Uncle Money

I love you. You loved life, you had fun but now you are living the "best" life. I don't know how to say what I am feeling but know that I love you, can't wait to see you where there won't be any crying.

Love Ya

Bit - Bit

To My #1 Nephew,



Junie,

You knew that you have always been "My Love" I will forever love you.



Your "Big Sis"

To my big brother, I am going to miss seeing your happy, smiling face. I am going to miss our special greeting which was just for us. I am going to miss that jolly belly (smile). I am going to miss everything about you. I know God needed you for a special reason. I don't know why, but I know my heart has been broken again. I am believing in God to carry this family through without you. Your body is gone, but your spirit will live on in our hearts. Keep looking down from heaven and guide us to do the right things as a family. See ya, Love ya, Bye bye.

To My Brother-in-law,

I really don't know who made up that name because it really didn't apply to you. Although I married into your family you were truly more than a brother-in-law to me. Your concern, understanding and most of all, your love, made you a true "Brother" to me and I will forever love you for that.

Thanks for showing me that it was alright for a "real" man to show his feelings.



Love Ya!

"D"

To my uncle/father who has been my BIGMAN in my left and my right ear! who has always been an inspration in my life and also my daughters life! Uncle money this is to you and it took me a long time to actually sit down and write to you but it was because I have to actually sum up something BIG to something that can not be made small, but I have to do my best! You mean the world to me and I never was able to say it to you. Even the times I wanted to say something to you after you given me your scowling talks, but looking back now ( which is always when the person has to die) it was a BLESSING conversation all 101 of them! You dont know what you have did to this family (oops! you! yes you do!) You have not only blessed one family but it seems like all of the ones you have came in contact with! You really have put a hedge of protection over my daughter ( your little uncle pa pa)I really am gong to miss you and I love you dearly! To auntie Bunny, Grandma,Jenece,Bay Bay,Puncho,Cisco,Baby,Ray Ray,Jeneque,and Baby Cheyenne! (why not just say the family HUH?) It is a purpose for that and god will mend your and our hearts to the fullest!Keep your heads up and look to the sky and say hey I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU! Wait for the reply like we ALL use to recieve from UNCLE MONNIE,DADDY,PA PA (granddaddy)!

Please accept my condolences. He will be truly missed as he THOUGHT he was the Bid Whist King!!!!!! I am sure he is looking down on us trying to navigate the bid whist game from heaven.





May god be with your family.

Dear Uncle,



You will never know just how much you mean to me. You are my hero. I love you so very much and I will truly miss you. You were the one who was strong and kept the family together. You touched every persons life you came in contact with. You Uncle Money left your fingerprints in everyone souls. You made a difference and I love you for that. I can never repay you for the impact that you had on my life but to live the way you wanted me to be. I will always cherish and appreciate what you have done for me. From this day forward I will celebrate your life by living the way you did. You loved and you gave. Uncle it showed Wednesday August 14, 2002. You are loved by many and always will be. I love you and I will miss you more than you will ever know.



Your Niece Tutti

James was the BEST BIG brother in the World! There will forever be a piece of my heart missing because of his death. There should be life that comes out of death so I am praying for everyone who has ever come in contact with James C. Jenkins Jr. that you will begin to LIVE your life for Jesus.

To my sister (Bunny) and my mother (Betty)... Keep Your Head Up and Know That he is a BETTER place!



Love you Family,

Nene

We would like to extend our condolences to the family of James Jenkins. The Bid Whist Gang!!!

With heartfelt sympathy to "Moma" Jenkins, Sandy and all of the family on the loss of your son, brother and father.

Leah & Wylie Rogers

My cousin was one of a kind. His smile was the sun, and his eyes the stars. James was a soldier of the Lord. To my family I give you this in memory of James:



YOUR FAITH

Knowing Him is knowing the power of your faith; through your faith you transcend your troubles into a different element. That element is the Blood that covers the troubles you have and makes them obscure. When this occurs, no longer are your troubles seen - but your solution. At the base of His blood-soaked cross, He has laid before you your answer. Be not weary of the thorns that have been placed upon your head, or the sword that has pierced your side. Your help is here and is in place according to His purpose. He realized your desires, but know what you need for the moment -- YOUR FAITH.

Lay your faith at the base in return for His solution. Give up your power in return for His. When you allow this you will be more restful and you heart will be at peace. KNOW THE POWER OF YOUR FAITH.

With much love to Bunny and the kids, Mother Jenkins and all the sisters and brothers.

BITTY

My uncle is an unsung hero. Although he was not recognized for his heroic deeds on earth, we all know that he has rescued many of us in his words, actions, and deeds. No, he was not perfect, but he was forgiven. I pray his life and death will not be in vain, but that his message of salvation, will tug at your hearts and minds. And whatever you do, never forget our hero.

I was reading the paper today (8/13)and saw James' obituary. I was so sorry to see this and I just want to express our condolences (Erma, Julia & Mae Helen) to his wife, children, grandchilden, mother, sisters and brothers. I remember the family from James Madison Elementary School. May God be with you during your time of sorrow.

I wish to say that it was great knowing a person like your son, your husband, your father,your grandfather,and your uncle. He was a great guy. as my grandaughter put it to me "HE's IN HEAVEN SMILING DOWN ON YOU"

Your grief and sorrow are shared by us all. James was the best kind of human being - caring, loving, full of fun and laughter, hard working and a visionary. He helped me to achieve my dream home. His little touches and creative ideas are throughout the house .... he will be with us forever in thought and spirit.

To the jekins family the Smith family prayers are with you. James will truely be missed, his charater, and sense of humor.

Dear family,

This is just a note to let you know that you have the sympathies and prayers of our family. I met Mrs. Jenkins, Janet, Yami and the rest at Delores's graduation. I have thought of you often since.

Again, you have our sympathy and our prayers.

Johnnie and Nona Armstrong