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Samuel Jenkins Obituary

Samuel Lance Jenkins Samuel Lance Jenkins, age 42, of Waukegan, IL passed away November 3, 2009. Samuel was born January 8, 1967 in Waukegan, IL to Sammye B. Jenkins and Thomas Jenkins Sr. He graduated from Waukegan West High School. Survived by wife, Margo Jenkins; mother, Sammye Bell Jenkins; two sisters, Willie Mae (Rufus) Blaylock and Georgia Lee Jenkins, all of Waukegan: one brother, Thomas (Verna) Jenkins of Fort Wayne, IN; three sons, Lawrence M. Moore, Joseph D. Jenkins and Montrell J. Jenkins; and one daughter, Danasha N. Jenkins, all of Waukegan; step children, Jameka and Amelia (Meme) Leonard, Ronnie Davis and DeShawn Towers, all of Waukegan. Preceded in death by Father Thomas Jenkins Sr; and one brother, Jessie L. Jenkins. Funeral services and Visitation will be at the First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, 1529 Elizabeth Avenue, North Chicago, IL, November 9, 2009, wake 10:00 a.m., funeral 11:00 with Pastor Eugene Roberson. Burial at Mt. Olivet memorial Park Cemetery, on November 9, 2009.

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Published by News Sun on Nov. 7, 2009.

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November 14, 2009

Margo, I'm sending my condolences to you and the Jenkins family from GA.

Love you,

Nettie and the Gwinn's Family

November 11, 2009

Margo,

You have my deepest sympathy! When I spoke with you at church the other day, I had no clue that you were Mrs. Sam Jenkins. My prayers are with you. If you need anything at all, please dont hesitate to call me. My number is in the church directory.

Kendra Lakes-Cooper

Sandra&Samari Adams

November 10, 2009

My condolences goes out to you Margo and the rest of family. My prayers are with you and may God bless you and yours always.

Barry Beckwith

November 9, 2009

Sending condolences from Atlanta, GA.Margo and Family, I will be praying for you all. Sam is in a MUCH better place. Heal and Be Blessed!!!

Leah, Myron and Kids

November 9, 2009

Dearest Margo,

My deepest sympathies go out to you and yours. You are all in my prayers. Please dont forget, the LORD doesnt make any mistakes and everything happens for a reason. The kids are going to need you more now than ever, so please stay strong. If you need anything, you know where I am. Love you

RANDY FURLOW

November 9, 2009

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY FOR YOUR LOST ,MAY GOD KEEP AND COMFORT YOU.

RANDY FURLOW & FAMILY

Hafiz Darr (Duffie)

November 9, 2009

On behalf of the Darr / Duffie family, our condolences to the entire Jenkins family.

Da'keira Washington

November 9, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sabrina Bradin

November 9, 2009

My condolences to Margo & the entire Jenkins family, May God continue to watch over you ALL and keep you during your time of sorrow.

Sabrina Bradin

William Scott

November 9, 2009

To Mrs. Jenkins, Dean and the rest of the Jenkins family,

May God keep you in perfect peace. I pray your strength in the Lord.

William & Pebbles Scott

LESA/STEPHEN JONES-BLEDSOE

November 9, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Rhonda Washington

November 8, 2009

To the family, my condolences to you. Sam was a kind, gentle man with a warm smile. I was blessed enough to talk to him in August and he will be truly missed. God bless and be comforted that he hurts no more. -Rhonda Washington for Tasha, Shenell & Family

Rhonda Washington

November 8, 2009

Yanky Bird will be greatly missed. Glad I was blessed to speak to him in August. R.I.P. my friend. -Rhonda Washington

Van Wells

November 8, 2009

Margo and the entire Jenkins family

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this trying time. It's never easy losing a loved one. We all know that Sam(Yanky Bird) is in a better place. He will definitely be missed. God will never put more on you than you can handle. God will never leave you nor forsake you. Keep your hand in God's hand and everything will be ok.

The Wells and Woods Families

trina johnson

November 8, 2009

May GOD bless the Jenkins family.... Jermal & Trina Johnson & Teak Jackson

IASSC AND EDY LESTER

November 8, 2009

May God bless the Jenkins Family.

Angela Coleman-Harden

November 8, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sammie Jenkins Jr

November 8, 2009

Yanky Bird, we gone miss you man, but we won't forget you. You Uncle Thomas, Jessie, Uncle Joe, Rickey and Anita is having a good old time. RIP CUZ.

Samantha Yarbrough-Fleming

November 7, 2009

My God keep and strenghten you and your family during this time of sorrow. My condolences go out to you and the rest of the Jenkins family.

NEICE DUFFIE

November 7, 2009

MY PRAYES ARE WITH THE WHOLE JENKINS FAMILY I KNOW HE WILL BE SURLY MISSED IN OUR HEARTS AND HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND NO MORE SUFFERING

lucy gibson

November 7, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chanda Knox

November 7, 2009

To my cuzn, Margo, I am sooo sorry for your loss. I didnt recognize the name til I seen the picture. My deepest sympathies to you and the kids. Much love to you.

KIMBERLY COLEMAN

November 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JACKIE COLEMAN

November 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

GARY SAWYER

November 7, 2009

R.I.P YANKY...

Robert, Charles Armstrong

November 7, 2009

Margo we send our love to you and the family, Yanky Bird RIP we know you up there doing it.

TONJIA (GILMORE)YARBROUGH

November 7, 2009

MARGO SADNESS AND SORROW FILLED MY HEART WHEN I HEARD ABOUT SAM. BUT WE MUST NOT SEEK ANSWER FOR WHY GOD HAS DONE HIS JOB, BUT REJOICE IN THE FACT THAT SAM IS WITH GOD. YOU LOVED HIM I NO, BUT GOD LOVED HIM MORE... HE'S O.K. NOW, SO TRY TO HEAL YOUR BROKEN HEART, WITH JOYOUS MOMENTS THAT YALL SHARED TOGETHER.. GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE JENKINS FAMILY.

Tracy Jenkins

November 7, 2009

Yanky Bird, I'm going to miss you man. As always PEACE until we meet again your cousin Tracy.

king family

November 7, 2009

Sorry about your loss you are always in our prayes be stronge and take care and may god continue to bless your family.

Oscar & Bonita Allen

November 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Arnita Banks-Hodge

November 7, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

david daniels

November 7, 2009

to mrs jenkins and family god makes no mistakes he has something for sam to do we have to get ready for our assignment love you all meechie daniels

Uncle Sammie and Aunt Shirley Jenkins

November 7, 2009

John 14-3" says If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also. God has received Sam and he is in his loving arms. We love and will miss you Sam, but we know that you are in GOOD HANDS.

GUCCI & KIMBERLY

November 7, 2009

R.I.P. YANKY BIRD.

November 7, 2009

MAY GOD BLESS YOU DURING THIS TIME.TRUST IN THE LORD AT ALL TIMES,AND HE WILL MAKE A WAY FOR YOU.LOVE ALWAYS,RONALD A.LITTLE AND FAMILY FROM MEMPHIS,TN..

November 7, 2009

Dearest Margo....Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. Our hearts are still warmed by the kindness you showed during my family"s bereavement earlier this year. We are so grateful for the special attention you displayed & also for Jameka's contribution to the service. just as you were there for me Margo, my family is & always will be there for you. May God Bless you and yours. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Love,Cynthia,Brittany & Casari

Marilyn Jenkins

November 7, 2009

My condolences go out to Margo and my entire family for the loss of our dear love one and my first cousin Fat Sam. I'm going to miss Fat Sam. I know God has smiled on Fat Sam and he's smiling too. I say to my family, Earth has No Sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal. Weeping May Endure for a Night, but Joy comes in the Morning. God Bless all of us during and after this time of bereavement.

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