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for Edward Jenkins
August 1, 2007
Dear Brandon and Brittany,
I no longer live in Columbus, but keep up with news via the internet and was so sorry to hear of your daddy's death last week..I don't know if y'all are in C'bus still or not, but will try to contact you on my next visit..If you read this note, please leave a message for me on my C'bus phone number.. I am so glad I had a chance to get to work with your dad..he was such fun to listen to because he ALWAYS had a great story to tell!!
much love and hugs to you both, Coach Kleiber
Valerie Miller
July 31, 2007
I just wanted to say that in reading Coach Jenkins life wow! What an accomplished human being. I extend deepest sympathy and continue to pray for you all! Sincerely, Valerie Miller--C/O 1988
Candy Watson
July 30, 2007
Brandon,
This is our second entry. The first was not posted. We are so sorry. You know Murphy was very special to us. He introduced us! We loved him very much and will miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Brittney. Your dad was a precious, and very special man. Our life is much better for having the privilige of calling him friend.
Much love,
Chuck and Candy Watson
Valerie Miller
July 30, 2007
When someone passes it is so sad. I'm so sad to hear of Coach Jenkins passing. I lift up prayers and sympathy to coach Jenkins and the family! Sincerely, Valerie Miller
monica Jackson
July 30, 2007
My prayers are with the family of Coach Jenkins. He was always there for us at Baker High. I could talk to him about anything and know that he would give me the best advice. Awesome man. You are already missed. C/O 91
Donna Pearce
July 30, 2007
I went to Arnold Junior High School with Murphy and we had classes together. He was a wonderful person and I thought the world of him. He touched the lives of so many in such a positive way. God Bless you in the days ahead.
Jennifer Curry
July 29, 2007
Sympathy to the family. Coach Jenkins was a great influence to many in Columbus,
The Harman Family
July 29, 2007
Though we only had the opportunity to know Coach Jenkins for a short time, he made a great impact on our children's lives. He will be missed. God bless you all.
Felicia johnson
July 28, 2007
YOU ARE DEEPLY MISS COACH.
Jan Hudgins Clauson 1983
July 28, 2007
I was saddened to learn of Coach Murph's passing. He was an institution at Baker, and was dearly loved. His help to me regarding annual staff and WBHS was/
is immeasurable. May God Bless him, and be with you.
NIKITA HAWKINS
July 27, 2007
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY. COACH JENKINS WILL BE MISSED. BAKER HIGH C/O 1990
Lance Jones
July 27, 2007
Brandon & Family;
Sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts go out to you.
Lance Jones
Jeff and Melanie Boatner
July 27, 2007
Brandon and Brittany
We share your lost and are praying for you and your family. Coach was a special person and a mentor to so many. Brandon I can say the day we coached together at Columbus High School and you were in center field, I could see him with a big smile on his face. Not only did he coach a lot of kids in this community but that day was special when he was able to coach you. He was a good man and will be missed.
LaSasaveta (Lasa) Stringer (Brown)
July 27, 2007
I will always remember my days in Coach Jenkins Homeroom.
He was so funny and very personable. He knew each one of his students. He had such a personality. He was a parent to alot of students.
Baker High School Class of 1989
LaSasaveta (Lasa) Stringer (Brown)
July 27, 2007
I will always remember my days in Coach Jenkins Homeroom.
He was so funny and very personable. He knew each one of his students. He had such a personality. He was a parent to alot of students.
Tracey Berry-Fleming
July 27, 2007
Coach Jenkins was not only a great coach, he was a wonderful teacher. As a freshman, I was a student in one of the classes which he instructed. Coach Jenkins made US Government (a typically mundane subject) not only interesting but engaging and fun. He will be surely missed. Class of 1982
Jed Harris
July 26, 2007
My condolences to the family of Murphy Jenkins. I had the pleasure of knowing Murphy over 35 years. His is a wonderful and inspirational legacy.
Murphy touched many lives in such a positive way. Our community is better for him having passed our way.
Sincerely,
dennis neal
July 26, 2007
Murphy will be missed, not only by his professional friends, but by his lifelong friends, he truly was a shining light in many lives, my thoughts and prayers are with family........
Bobby Gary
July 26, 2007
Thanks Coach Jenkins for everything.
Margie Hudgins
July 26, 2007
You made a beautiful, lasting impression on the lives of so many. Now you can and will reap the benefits that accrue to individuals such as you.
Larry Phillips,Sr.
July 26, 2007
I watch Murphy play basketball at Columbus along beside Dan, Speedy and my son, Larry , jr. and always thought the very best of him. He is already being missed by all the prople whos lives he touched in his lifetime and by all the young men he inspired.
Becky Willetts
July 26, 2007
Brittney and Brandon... You are in my prayers. What wonderful memories we all have of softball games at American Little League and you and your Mom and Dad are all a part of those memories. May God Bless and comfort you all during the days ahead. Love and prayers, Becky and Rudy Willetts
Kathy Gierer
July 26, 2007
Looking at the hundreds of grieving faces at the visitation for Murphy tonight, I thought how fitting a tribute it was! People representing the coaching fraternity from the past 30 years, former students and players, folks he'd grown up with. Friends one and all. How ironic that a heart attack took Murphy. Looking around that room tonight, I saw people in whose hearts Murphy will remain forever. I can't get over the sight of Brandon and Brittany all grown up. Your dad loved you so much and was so proud of you. Rest in peace, Murphy. Thanks for being one of the most colorful characters I've ever known!
July 26, 2007
Susan Rita and I send our love to you and your family
Roslyn Rohde Columbus ga.
Wanda Y. Jenkins
July 26, 2007
To the Jenkins Family...
Take pride in knowing that Coach Jenkins was truly one of the great ones. All of us that have been blessed to know him knew that although he had a "bad" heart in medical terms, but he certainly had a BIG one! He was never short on that fiery motivation and compassion which lead a number of us from Baker, Columbus and Kendrick to be the individuals we are today. He knew no color, income or gender boundaries - everyone shared in his blessings and curses (at some point). But do know Coach Jenkins is truly great individual that will be forever admired and cherished by his students.
Baker High School is no longer among us as an institution, but because of Coach Murphy Jenkins and his cohorts Coach Dan Ragel and Coach Henry Gresham, it is a legacy.
Much love, Coach from the Class of 1989.
Mark Jones
July 26, 2007
I was shocked and saddened by the news about Murphy. We all roamed the old Rosemont neighborhood about a half century ago.Murphy called and came by the office in Panama City about a year ago, and we got to catch up on the last 40 or so years. My sincere sympathy goes to Susan, Brandon, and Brittany.
Mark Jones
Patrick Allen
July 26, 2007
Coach Jenkins, you will be deeply missed. Thanks for the memories. You were a great teacher and an inspiration; I learned a lot: in life, on the basketball court and on the football field. Thank You.
Brandon, keep your head up.
Pat Allen CHS c/o '97
Da Monica Cannon
July 26, 2007
Coach Jenkins will be greatly missed and we loved him dearly.
Baker High c/o 1990
PAT BOHANNON
July 26, 2007
OUR PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY, COACH JENKINS WAS INDEED AN EXCELLENT COACH AND A VERY GOOD INDIVIDUAL. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU
DEARYL COULTER
July 26, 2007
ITS BEEN YEARS SINCE I RAN INTO MURPHY AT BULL CREEK.I WENT TO ARNOLD JR.HIGH WITH HIM AND THOUGHT A LOT OF HIM.FINE FELLOW,WILL BE MISSED GREATLY.
Shannon McClintock Price
July 26, 2007
Your dad was probably one of the first people I knew outside of my own family. He waited with my dad in the waiting room at Columbus Medical Center while I was being brought into this world. Losing a parent is hard. He was there for my dad, my brother and me when my mother died. Thank you for sharing your father and friend with my family.
Rowena Bray
July 26, 2007
I am truely sorrowful over Murphys passing. He was truely a fun person to be around. May God be with you all. Rowena (Ritch) Bray
Clay McCullohs
July 26, 2007
Murphy Jenkins was a great coach and an even better man. I'll never forget the important lessons he taught me on and off the field. To Brandon and Britney, my thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Clay McCullohs - CHS c/o '98
Amber Jones
July 26, 2007
Coach Jenkins was such a inspirational man. I'm glad I was given the chance to play for him. He was an awesome coach! He will be missed! c/o 2004
J Harris
July 26, 2007
You will be missed...BHS C/O 84
Don McClintock
July 26, 2007
Murphy collected friends, and we honor his passing by knowing he is once again collecting a few more. Murphy added his talent and skills to the first baseball team @ Columbus College, and we laughed and won with his contribution. My sincere sympathy to Susan and his children.
Jonathan Smart - CHS c/o 1995
July 26, 2007
To the Jenkins Family. I was very saddened to here about Coach Jenkins. No only was he a great coach but he was truly was a great person. No matter how down you were he could always bring a smile to your face and make you laugh. Coach you will be greatly missed.
joe kennedy
July 26, 2007
my thoughts and prayers are with the jenkins family.i wish the world was full of murphys.
Randy Aman
July 26, 2007
Finding out that Murph passed away was a true "kick in the gut" for me. I saw him on the golf course a few months ago when he came back to Columbus for a visit and he looked great. I occassionally played softball and golf with Murph over the years, and followed his coaching career here in Columbus. He always brought a smile to my face whenever I happened to see him around town. He was truly a 'one-of-a-kind' person, and the world needs more people like Murph. I'd like to express my sincere condolences to his family on their loss.
Robert Martin c/o1990
July 26, 2007
Coach Murphy made a lasting impact on the lives of all of us who developed under his leadership. He was more than a coach and took great interest in us as more than players. He'll be greatly missed but the legacy that is Coach Jenkins lives in all of us who played for him.
Vivi Anne Johnson
July 26, 2007
Brandon and Brittany:
Your dad was such a special friend: witty, loving, caring, dedicated. I loved him very much. I'm just sorry I had not kept in touch since he moved to Florida. We were all such a family at Baker; he, like so many of us, was devastated when it was closed. His heart was always there. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you go through this time. Your good memories will help you so much; keep them alive by reliving those good times often. He would want you to do that.
July 26, 2007
Brandon and Brittany - We will always remember how much fun we had with your Dad at baseball games. He was truly one of a kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Jenny and Mike Collins Albany, GA
Rusty Pate
July 26, 2007
Murphy was a "true gentleman" and will be missed. I knew him all my life and he never changed.
Lynn McKenzie-Sanders
July 26, 2007
I remember Coach Jenkins from Baker High School he was a very wonderfull man and will be deeply missed by everyone!
Shelley (Willetts) Reed
July 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Brandon, Brittney and Mrs Pat. I will always remember Mr Jenkins from American Little LEague and being on the Royals, Brit. I havent seen yall in a while but my thoughts or with you and the rest of your family.
DIEDRE BOGGS-HIGHTOWER
July 26, 2007
Coach Jenkins will be truly missed by the BAKER HIGH CLASS OF 1990. RIP COACH
Cigifredo (Junior) Ortiz
July 26, 2007
Coach Jenkins came to Baker between 1974 and 1975 he was young, but a go-getter. He coached football in the beginning of his career. I remember when he first came to Baker the guys on the team tested Coach Jenkins, but he didn't tolerate it and gained respect from jump street. He will always be a Baker Lion first!
Mark King
July 26, 2007
Brandon and Brittany my family's prayers are with you and your mom. I pray that GOD will encourage you during this very difficult time in your life. You are both very special and talented young people who were blessed with a father who loved you dearly. It showed thru his clear desire for both of you to excell in whatever you set out to accomplish. You may never know the impact he had upon so many young people and people like myself over the years. His passion for coaching, and mentoring youg people was infectious and made others around him strive to reach that same level. He will be missed but never forgotten. Coaches leave a lasting impression on young men and women that last a lifetime. Your Dad was one who left a positive impression on those he was around. May God bless you all.
Hal and Carol Kirven
July 26, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
A Harris
July 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Onetha Huling
July 26, 2007
Words cannot express how much grief that I am in. I was very close to Murphy and will miss him terribly. He was a good friend and I loved him very much. You will be missed Murphy. My prayers and thoughts are with you Britt and Brandon. He loved you all very much...
Priscilla
July 26, 2007
Susan,
I was so shocked to hear the news about Murphy. I did not know he had been ill. I remember like it was yesterday all of the fun we had at Arnold Jr. High. These memories will last a lifetime. Remember you had a special brother that we all loved.
Take care and know that I am thinking of you.
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