Charles Derrick Jenkins
Charles Derrick Jenkins
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age 56, ended his earthly journey September 22, 2016. He was born October 20th, 1959 in Birmingham, Alabama. Charles attended John Marshall High School and achieved major accomplishments. He won the Wrestling State Championship in his weight division and became the first black editor of the John Marshall High School newspaper. Charles was the epitome of hard work with an impeccable work ethic. He was the Division Sales Manager for the Indianapolis Star newspaper from 1989-2009 and was very proud to hold this title.
He was preceded in death by his parents AD and Margaret (Ruffin) Jenkins and oldest brother Raymond Ruffin. He leaves to cherish his memory children: Renisha, Christopher and Evan Jenkins and Josiah Williams; devoted sister Phyllis (Steve) Jenkins Chenault, brother Alvin (Charlotte) Jenkins Sr.; loving Aunt Ellen Evans; special nephew Alvin Jenkins Jr.; lifelong friends Karen Jenkins-Carroll and Amos Washington; and many other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 1st, 2016 at Flanner and Buchanan-Washington Park North, 2706 Kessler Blvd West Drive, Indianapolis Indiana 46228 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Online condolences may be shared at
www.flannerbuchanan.com.
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January 21, 2017
My friend for over 20 years. I'm just finding out you went home. Sorry I didn't know, i would have known I would have taking the time to see u
Brenda Byrd-Foster
October 13, 2016
Prayers and condolences to your family from the Byrd family.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15
school 73 and John Marshall
Brenda Byrd-Foster
October 13, 2016
Our prayers and condolences to you and your family for your lost.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints... Psalms 116:15
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Tracie Williams (Fort Benning Commissary )
September 29, 2016
I am very sorry for you loss. May God be with all of you at this time.
September 29, 2016
Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
dale carter
September 29, 2016
sorry man.
Cathy Redden Gray
September 29, 2016
I didn't know Mr Jenkins but I went to John Marshall high school at the same time he did so I wanted to send his family and friends my prayers. I hope your memories of him will always be with you. God bless you all.
Cathy Redden Gray
sharon palmore
September 26, 2016
The Palmore Family wish to extend our deepest condolences to Charles Family and Friends.
Sharon D. Palmore
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