James "Jimmy" Jenkins Jr.

James "Jimmy" Jenkins Jr. passed away May 23, 2011 in Tucson. He was born to James Sr and Margaret (Binford) Jenkins on September 19, 1930 in Massillon, OH. The Jenkins family moved to Tucson in 1939. Jimmy attended Miles School, Mansfield Jr High and Tucson High School, worked as a mechanic with his father, was then drafted during the Korean War into the Army 82nd Airborn. He later became owner of Jenkins Cycle Center. In his early years he was a member of the Tucson Boys Chorus. He was a member of the Tucson Crowns, The Possey Motorcycle Club, and a charter member of Christ Church United Methodist. In May 1954 Jimmy married Lois Elaine Ziegler (predeceased July 1998). They had three children, Jean (Steagall) of Flagstaff, Kathy (Gibbons) and Michael both of Tucson; grandchildren, Amanda Gibbons, Kristine (Gibbons) Hoffman, Corey and Brittany Steagall, Megan, Sean and Nichelle Jenkins; great-grandchild, Taylor Hoffman; and two sisters, Helen Wilson of Tucson and Ruth Phillips of Greenville, Il. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of seven years, Jo Ann (Spore). He was a considerate, compassionate, kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, always accepting of others with a generous spirit. His family was the most important part of his life. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Church United Methodist Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to TMC Peppi's Hospice House or CaringBridge.com Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.