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Colin Jenkins Obituary

Colin Jenkins, 9, died Monday, August 18, 2014 at Buck Creek in Springfield, Ohio.
Published by Dayton Daily News from Aug. 19 to Sep. 18, 2014.

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Ur cuzo

September 5, 2022

I MISS YOU CUZ I WISH I COULD CHANGE WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU

September 22, 2014

i am sorry for your familys lost he was a great kid

Venus

September 9, 2014

So sorry for your loss a parent should never have to bury a child. Thoughts and prayers to you and yours. May your heart feel a little lighter with all the great memories.

September 8, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss! I pray that God covers you and keeps you during this time of sorrow. With much love a fellow mother.

September 5, 2014

Although, I didn't know Colin personally, you have my deepest sympathy in your loss. I'm sure things may seem very difficult for you at this time, but take comfort in knowing that God will never put more on us than we can bear. Also, we have a hope of seeing our loved one's again.
Love TNF, OH

rest in peace, dear child

September 3, 2014

August 31, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss.

Dayton Daily

August 30, 2014

May God be with your family in this difficult time.

joan jenkins

August 26, 2014

Colin, you were my baby cousin... even though I never had the chance to meet you, It hurts knowing that not only a family member passed... but a family member younger than me... Fly high baby? I love you.

Terri Pate

August 25, 2014

I didn't know Colin but my heart was broken when I saw the news he was just a baby. My blessings go out to his family may God hold you in his arms and ease your pain.

Pat Smith

August 25, 2014

May you turn to God in prayer knowing that he is aware of what we are going through, and helps us. Psalm 38:8

Rhonda Blair (Swope)

August 25, 2014

May God bless this beautiful child. I'm heartbroken. His smile will live on in my heart forever. Everyone hold your children close. Shed them with love. And thank God everyday. For any life he has givin. My prayers go out to your family.

Dwayne Bickham ,Sr.

August 22, 2014

In God's care rest in peace

Mr. Chris & Marsha Crockran Family

August 22, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers GOD BLESS YOU ALL

August 21, 2014

Sorry for the loss my son was at the same spot when the Massie boy drowned I can't imaging losing a child prayers to the family

Mary Meyer

August 21, 2014

I do not know you or your Beautiful Son Colin,I do know Colin is at this very moment alive in Gods arms where he will one day be reunited with You and all his loved ones,I ask The good Lord to wrap around you lots of love and to give you peace in this time of all-consuming Pain and sadness,As a mother I know your pain ,I to have lost a loved one ,it has been almost two yrs and the one thing that keeps me going is that I know I will be reunited with him,as you will with Colin. In Gods name you are my sister and I feel your pain and needed to reach out and let you know you may feel all alone but you are not,Colin with those beautiful blue eyes that sparkle, is always in your heart and is in Gods house ,where no pain or evil resides. God Loves You.

rosalee whaley

August 21, 2014

you will be missed here on south race street

stephanie quisenberry

August 21, 2014

my heart hurts for your family RIH little guy im sure you will be missed may the lord give you guys comfort!! I dont understand why so many die young just know there always a reason for your pain even if we dont understand it or want it!! the lord will help you through this,, god bless and RIP colin..!

lisa everhart

August 20, 2014

R.i.h u will always be in my heart u was such a wonderful boy aunt lisa loves u so much i will see u again when its my time 2be called home

r.i.p now colin

violet pryor(mcknight)

August 20, 2014

I know sorry wont bring your little boy back.My heart goes out to you and iknow what its like to loss the most important person in your life. I'M TRULY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST!

August 20, 2014

Aunt Vonnie loves and misses u so much baby boy....

Tracy M.

August 20, 2014

May the Lord comfort you in the tragic loss of your baby boy. Colin rest in heaven.

opal cboins

August 20, 2014

U sure are gonna be missed by so many ur smile and them beautiful blue eyes running around playing dodgeball and playing kick ball and so many other things Alison,johntae &Alicia are missing u rest in heaven god needed another angle so he chose u prayers sent to the family

August 20, 2014

So sorry for your loss may god be with the family at this tragic time i will keep you all in my prayers god bless you colin jenkins fly high with the angels baby boy

Susan Thornburg

August 20, 2014

Such. Sad day for the family and our community,I'm so sorry for your loss,did not know Colin,but I do have children and I can't imagine your pain,please take comfort in knowing you are in my thoughts and prayers,fly high beautiful angel

Jan Pace

August 19, 2014

I will miss seeing Collin in church on Sunday Mornings. Just want the family to know you will definitely be in my prayers. Jan Pace

jerisue Kennedy

August 19, 2014

We are very very sorry for your loss, I have a 10yr old son that likes to play in water as well n I couldnt imagine what you are going threw again we are so very sorry

Brandi Lewis

August 19, 2014

Collin you will be missed, fly high and shine bright

Willie Mae Jones

August 19, 2014

I do not your son, we shall all grieve together and rejoice! May the Lord heal your broken Hearts...so sorry!

Tina Moore

August 19, 2014

So sorry for Ur loss , prayers & love ..

Angela Ferrell

August 19, 2014

So sorry for ur loss.. My kids attended the same school and I can't imagine what ur going through it's very sad when u see a child that has passed away.. So sry for ur loss and ur family will be in my prayers.. God bless :"(

August 19, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss of your precious child, but know that God has a better plan for him; he is in a good place with the Lord above; I will pray for you and your family.

danielle massie

August 19, 2014

i know he went to my school his class sat next to mine and i didnt know that would be the last time he would go to school sorry for your loss

diane dailey

August 19, 2014

We don't think bring a child our baby's in to the world for them to be taken we as parent alway 's want to go before our children. .This is so sad I don't know you Colin..but..I'll pray for you and your family little guy.. {rip}

sylvia collins

August 19, 2014

i am so sorry for you loss. I kmow i dont know you or him but he was in my aunts sunday school class. Sandy hatter. My heart goes out to you all.. he is the the lord jesus and hes safe and god only takes for a reason. He is walkin by his side and playing with the kids up n heaven. Keep ur head up. Even tho hes not here he is still in ur heart and will watch over u all and his brothers. Lord i ask that you just be with this family in there time of need lord and bless them and keep them strong. Lord i ask that you just watch over this family and keep them safe. Thank you lord for everything. In jesus name i pray amen... If you need anything plz let me know

Sydney McCanelley

August 19, 2014

Dear colin, I am so sad that you passed away but I know that you are in a better place and god will take really good care of you now I really miss you but I will see you in another life
From your friend,Sydney McCanelley

Teresa Pollard Johnson

August 19, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Prayers, hugs and blessings.

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