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Harvey JENKINS Obituary
Keith graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Newport News, and attended North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, N.C. He received the Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and Psychology from Christopher Newport College. Keith served his country honorably in the U.S. Army for four years.
He leaves to cherish his blessed memories to his sisters and brothers, Charlotte Smith (Bobby) of Greenville, N.C., Delories Brooks (James) of Charlotte, N.C., Gussi Dickens (Ralph) of Richmond, Va., Betti Hinton (Milton) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Barbara Baker of Hampton, Va., Keretha Whitfield (Willie) of Hampton, Va., Glenda Mayo (Dwight) of Pittsburgh, Pa., John Jenkins III of Newport News, Va., and Alton Jenkins (Terry) of San Antonio, Texas; 14 nieces; and nephews; a special cousin, Carolyn Washington (Shane) of Hampton, Va.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Little Zion Baptist Church. Interment will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at the church.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harvey JENKINS
Marlene Ferguson
December 29, 2009
Delories, my condolences to you and your family for your loss.
John Riddick
December 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Norma Ragland
December 25, 2009
Dear Gussie and Jenkins Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your brother Keith's death.Ivey informed me yesterday. I remember how fondly you always spoke of all your siblings, Gussie, when we were growing up. Yours was a dynamic and loving family that was a model for us all.
May you find peace in the wonderful memories and stories you have to tell.
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this Christmas season, especially. I will be in touch.
Norma Parks Ragland
Paulette (Taylor) Jones
December 24, 2009
To the family:
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you.
William Mebane
December 23, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ashia Gurley
December 23, 2009
I'm very sorry to hear about your lost. He was one of my substitutes at C.M.S. when i was there in the 7th grade. He always made me laugh and smile. God will bless him now and he is in a better place. R.I.P. Mr. Jenkins. God bless the Jenkins Family
Magen Atkins
December 23, 2009
Mr Jenkins was a wonderful man. He always made me smile when he came into work at CMS. He will be truly missed. It was an honor to know such a great person.
Beulah Macklin-Forbes
December 23, 2009
Dear Family,
I have you in my prayers as we accept that Keith has moved on to the realm of the ancestors. He suffers no more and his spirit will live forever. He had the same quiet sense of humor like your dad and the kindness of your mother. All of you as a family have left a very positive and strong impression upon me.
Pam Whitehurst
December 23, 2009
To the Jenkins Family, my prayers go out to you on the loss of Keith. I graduated with him in 1968. Keith and I were voted most studious. I had no idea that he was teaching at the school where it all started. I would like to say to the students,keep pressing on and make Keith proud for all that he taught you. To the Family, be comforted by the knowledge that Keith made his mark on society, by his life. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Remember God is the ultimate source of our strength. Be blessed.
Pam Taliferro Whitehurst/ Class of 68
Jeanette & Jeraldine Sinclair
December 23, 2009
The Jenkins family; very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother, Keith; you have our deepest sympathy; we deeply loved and admired your Mom & Dad and the beautiful strong legacy they gave to you all which also embraced our whole community that included all of Newport News; especially Jefferson Park, Newsome Park, and dear ole G. W. Carver High. The twins, Jeanette and Jeraldine Sinclair, now Anthony Miller and Moyler Hawkins respectively.
MD
December 22, 2009
I remember going to school at Cms, and being in bad moods because i thought i would have my regular teacher there but when i saw Mr.Jenkins it made everything better, because although he was strict, he was always nice to us, and gave great advice to whom ever needed it. He really knew how to make us laugh and i will truely miss him on this 8th grade year at cms, because now i know Cms will never have a better sub than he was.
Lionel Young
December 22, 2009
To the family from my family We send our deepest condolences to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May god bless all of you.
Juanita Mincey
December 22, 2009
My Heart is still heavy with the thought of the loss of Mr. Jenkins. I knew of his dedication to us here at Crittenden. Everyone knew when he took your class, the students where in good and capable hands. Besides that, he was a friend to so many; giving support,advice,and caring efforts to so many. He is and will be trully missed.
Jeffrey Nelson
December 22, 2009
To the Jenkins Family, I worked with your loved one for many years in Newport News Public Schools as he substituted throughout the division. He was an old school educator and when he was in the classroom he was respected and talked many times about life with his students. He was a walking book of wisdom and knowledge. He will truly be missed. Be encouraged.
Kerry Paige
December 21, 2009
I go to crittenden where he subs, i cant believe he died. It seems like just yesterday he was subbing for us. He will be missed
~ Kerry Paige
APRIL
December 21, 2009
REST IN PEACE MR. JENKINS, U WAS A GREAT TEACHER U BEEN MY SUD. SINCE I WAS IN 6TH GRADE I AM NOW IN 10TH IT HURT MY HEART TO KNOW YOU LEFT SO EARLY I WILL TRULY MISS U AND UR ADVICE, EVEN THOUGHT U WAS STRICT AT TIMES I KNEW IT WAS BECAUSE YOU CARED I LOVE U MR. JENKINS.
LOVE,
-APRIL
jazmin stith
December 21, 2009
i am a student that Mr. Jenkins use to sub for and teach. he will be truely missed.
jazmin stith( newport news)
Ade Brayboy
December 21, 2009
To the family of Mr. Jenkins,
I was asst. principal at Crittenden MS for 3 years, and worked closely with Mr. Jenkins. I even drove him home on occasion. My heart is heavy to hear that he is gone. I have to tell you that his dedication to the students, staff, and faculty was exemplary. We just knew that wherever Mr. Jenkins substitute taught, the class would be in good hands. Mr. Jenkins took his job very seriously as he would take home plans and teacher texts to plan for instruction the next day. Mr. Jenkins would also come to school events. Students and staff knew he genuinely cared for them. He always dressed for success with impeccable taste! I will miss him very much. He was a great man. I know the faculty and staff at Crittenden or wherever he went will remember and honor his memory.
Brenda M. & Henry E. Foote
December 21, 2009
Delories, Jim, and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that in time, the treasured memories of your brother will make you smile. If there is anything we can do now, or later, please let us know. Keeping you in thought and prayer.
Sabrina Carnesi
December 21, 2009
It is with deepest sympathy that I express my condolences to the Jenkins family. What a truly gifted and intelligent addition he was to the faculty and staff at Crittenden Middle School. I will miss the spirited conversations we use to have in the workrooms and library. Heaven has a place for him where there is no more pain...no more crying...only joy...
Rest in peace Mr. Jenkins.
December 21, 2009
Jenkins family,
I'm very sorry to her about Mr.Jenkins,
He was a very good teacher,and I loved him because he did not take any mess off those students. He will be sure ly missed. Related Arts
Adina Lewis
December 21, 2009
It is very sad that he passed away. I am a student of his from Crittenden Middle School, and he's been substituting for my classes since I was in sixth grade. I know, along with every student that knew him, we will severly miss him and his "Foreign Language" classes. May he rest in peace for all eternity.
Wanda Gattison
December 21, 2009
To the family, my "Second" family,
Im so sorry that Uncle Keith has passed on. And though he had been ailing,it still seems surreal to me. He has been around my entire life, and I will really miss him and all his "stories". Everybody loved Uncle Keith, and I'm sitting here smiling just thinking about his quick wit,and remembering some of his wise tales. He was always the smartest man in the room and was always so loving towards me and my brother. I just can't believe I won't be seeing him anymore,and his presence will always be missed.
With love,
Wanda Royster Gattison
Candise James
December 21, 2009
My love and prayers go out to all of you. We grew up as family, and I was so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Hold on to each other and all the good memories. God bless.
December 21, 2009
My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Jenkins. He was a wonderful substitute teacher and I remember him well from the days that I worked at Hines Middle School. May God bless you all.
Anita Becker
Ellen Hamilton
December 21, 2009
Delories, Jim and family,
I am very sorry to learn about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel to and from Newport News.
Thomas Hall
December 21, 2009
I had the honor of working with this truly incredible man through his work as a substitute teacher at Crittenden Middle School. He was always there when he was needed and was considered a member of our Crittenden family. I would like to offer my heart-felt condolences to his family. He will be missed. God bless you Mr. Jenkins.
Brenton Byrd
December 21, 2009
Mr. Jenkins was a very intelligent man. I appreciate his stories and knowledge. On several occasions, Mr. Jenkins asked me to look up the price of Gold and I did what he asked. Now,he will be able to see the streets of Gold. May God bless the family during your time of bereavement.
Shirley Howerton-Barrow
December 21, 2009
To the Jenkins Family
Our family was saddened to hear of Keiths passing. It is comforting to know that your family loved the Lord and knows that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
We love you and may God continue to bless each and everyone of you.
Your friend and classmate
Kenai Braswell
December 20, 2009
To the Jenkins family may God give you peace and comfort during your time of bereavement. Mr. Jenkins was a dear friend and I will greatly miss him. His stories, sayings and jokes kept me laughing. Rest on my friend, you may be out of sight but not out of my heart.
Douglas Richardson
December 20, 2009
I have known Mr.Jenkins for seven years,we were the best of friends.Iam truly going to miss him and his stories about his life adventures,keith would give you the shirt off his back,that's the kind of person he was.I will miss you my friend. Mr.Douglas S.Richardson,Norfolk Virginia.
December 20, 2009
To Soror Glenda and siblings,
We are sorry for your loss. Any support that you need, do not hesitate to call.
Sorors Joelynn and Sheila Parham (Pittsburgh, PA)
Mr. Harvey Keith Jenkins
Desiree Castro
December 20, 2009
I cared for Mr. Jenkins at the VA dialysis unit. He was always so nice to me. He had a kind heart. I will miss talking with him, he always had the sweetest encouraging words. I have a recent picture of him from October (just a face shot because he didn't have his finest clothes on yet, it was post treatment, everybody that knew Mr. Jenkins knew he always dressed in the finest suit & shoes :) Rest in peace, Mr. Jenkins you will be missed & thought of often.
Deepest Sympathy to Mr. Jenkins brother and sisters. Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Mrs. Priscilla Broughton
December 20, 2009
To The Jenkins Family,
I was deeply saddened after hearing of Keith's death. He was a man of Honour, leaving no question unanswered. He will be sadly missed by those that loved hearing of his Lifelong experiences. You are gone, but you will not be forgotten.
Rest In Peace.
Delia Steinbrenner
December 20, 2009
Dear Charlene, Delores, Gussie, Betty, Barbara, Johnnie, Keretha, Glenda and Alton,
I am so sorry for your loss and pray that The Almighty will wrap His loving arms around Keith's siblings at this time. Keith would often talk about his nine brothers and sisters and the fun you had. I am sure the house was lively. Prayers are with you today and always.
Delia Steinbrenner
December 20, 2009
First and foremost I wish to send the family my deepest condolences at this time. I have known Mr. Jenkins for 4 1/2 years and he always made me smile and encouraged my to finish my college education and smiled like a chesire cat when I did. His stories and jokes will always bring a smile to my face. I am honored that I had the opportunity to care for him at the VAMC. He will be greatly missed.
Terry Guyton-Smith Hampton, Virginia
Anita Woodard
December 19, 2009
When the news came of the passing of Mr. Jenkins, my heart was heavy. He would always say we had known each other for 7 years, it seemed longer. He was a good person who had a "big heart" I'll cherish my memories of him. He always made me smile. I'm glad I had the opportunity to care for him at the VAMC (Dialysis) He loved to talk and so did I. We shared many different topics. I was happy when Mr. Jenkins and my husband met. They shared the same name "Keith" as he often joked me about. To Mr. Jenkins I was "Arnita" I'll never forget the advice, encouragment,stories,music, and laughter we shared to pass the time. Rest on Mr. Jenkins, you fought a good fight.
Camelia Gregg
December 19, 2009
To the Jenkins, Baker, Whitfield family,
Our deepest sympathy is yours in the
loss of your dear brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with each you. God Bless you all!
Scott, Renee and Isaac Gregg
Douglas S Richardson
December 19, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Brothers of Veterans Dialysis 2nd shift
December 19, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
December 19, 2009
You will be missed. Your jokes and stories brought a smile to my face. My condolences go to your family at this time.
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