Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
Hampton, Virginia
James E. Jenkins “Jimmy” (88) died peacefully in his Yorktown home surrounded by family on Thursday November 19, 2020. He was born in Foxhill to the late Susie L. Jenkins. At age 18 he served in the National Guard for 10 years, and continued his career working for Newport News Shipbuilding for 38 years.
Jimmy was proceeded in death by his wife Helen Hill. He is survived by a son, Jack Jenkins (Fran), Daughter, Holly Jenkins Boone (David), granddaughter, Kelley Boone, stepson, Donnie Nettles, stepdaughter, Tori Hill Bailey, and special friend, Shirley McMahone.
Jack and Holly would like to give special thank you to David Boone, for always providing their father with friendship, kindness, loyalty, and love. They would also like to thank their mother, Jean Glenn, for the endless care of their father. They would also like to thank Dr. Brady and his staff for the care and support of Jimmy. His family will be hosting a private memorial.
Read MoreANN and I are so sorry for your loss. He will missed by so many . Months and years have passed since he and I served in Battery "B" 710th AAA 90mm Gun Battery at Fort Monroe and Hamption Armory. (1956-1959).
Thanks JIMMY for your Honorable Service to our Nation.
May his rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing to his family and all who knew him.
ANN and CWO-4 ( Ret) WILL RODGERS
Stephens City, VA.
CWO-4 Will Rodgers
December 03, 2020 | Coworker
Sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
November 27, 2020
sorry to hear of jimmys passing he was a great guy
michael mcvaugh
November 25, 2020 | Kill Devil Hills, NC | Friend
Our deepest sympathy to your family may Jimmy rest in Peace His cousins lola Carole Anne & Brenda Sue
Brenda
November 25, 2020 | Family
I remember Jimmy from our days in the Virginia National Guard. He was well respected and liked. I haven't seen Jimmy for many years now and it saddens me to see his obituary. May he rest in peace and may our Lord ease the pain of his loss on his surviving family and friends.
Jim McDonald
November 25, 2020 | Served In Military Together
Russ and I are so very sorry for your loss. He was blessed to have such a loving family and all of you were blessed to have him. Sending you prayers of peace and comfort.
Phyllis Wellbrock
November 24, 2020 | Hampton, VA | Friend
