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Jesse Jenkins Obituary

Monticello, NY

Jesse Jenkins, a retired custodian for the George L. Cooke School in Monticello, died Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. He was 82.

The son of the late William Jenkins and Effie Tyler Jenkins, he was born July 12, 1926 in Eton, GA.

A loving husband and father, Jesse was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monticello and very active in many community events. He was also a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II, and a former professional middleweight boxer.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie Robinson Jenkins, at home; five sons: Eric (Judy) Jenkins of Ghana, OH, Mark (Heather) Jenkins of Pine Bush, Gordon (Rochelle) Jenkins of Monticello, Ronald (Gloria) Jenkins of Huntington, Long Island, and Vincent (Aqua) Jenkins of Sacramento, CA; four daughters: Deborah (Thomas) Mack of Monticello, Beverly (Victor) Erby of Greenville, SC, Jessica (Charles) Jenkins and Denise (Carl) Griffin, both of Simpsonville, SC; a sister, Barbara Riddick of Syracuse; 20 grandchildren: EJ, Katina, Jesse, John, Tiffany, Lauren, Ashley, Shakie, Brittany, Brandi, Melvin, Davron, Andrew, Jonaee, Alisa, Andrian, Andrea, Andrew, Brian and Justin; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 401 Broadway in Monticello.

His funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 14, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Liberty St., Monticello, with the Rev. James Matthews officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Sullivan Co. Veterans Cemetery in Liberty.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Assn., Mid-Hudson Chapter, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4027.

Arrangements by VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home. For additional information, please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com or call 845-794-4141.

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Published by Times Herald-Record on Aug. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Jenkins

22 Entries

Karen Coble

August 21, 2008

Jenkins Family, my deepest sympathy. May you find strength in one another through your time of sorrow. Please know each and everyone of you are in my prayers.
God Bless

Amanda Wells

August 20, 2008

Our prayers are with you and your family. Mr. Jenkins was a wonderful person and he will be missed.

Leslie O'Bannon

August 18, 2008

I would like to give my condolences to the Jenkins Family. Anyone that grew up in Monticello knew Jesse. He would always make you laugh, keep you in order and still doing all of that, he was respected by anyone that had the pleasure to come into his life. He will be missed by all. Best of all to the family. Give mom a big hug and kiss for me please.

Vanessa Dumas

August 16, 2008

I will never forget you all , I also had the deepest and fondest menmories at school Also Darlene. He passed his sport ability to all his children. So he is here to me though them . Marky showed us how to swim. Jessica and Neicey along with the Watson girls showed us how to cheer. Ronald was one of the all Stars. Gordon followed in his foot steps. Jesse Jenkins was really very proud of Gordon making history there. My father was one of the mentors there for one of the many great black fathers that reared their children in the hard to live mountains. They made it easy for us. Not to take anything away from the women like Marie Jenkins whom also is a great honor to our black history. That another story. We were more than friends in Monticello, especially when you know some- one over 40 years. We were all one big family. Thanks to all the Monticellicans for being a family to me. Vanessa Dumas Davis

eugene&juliette jordan

August 15, 2008

our prayers goes out to your family
we will keep your family in our pray
may memories of your loved one give you strength to meet today and tomorrow.

Risa Torres

August 14, 2008

To the Jenkins family.My condolences to your family.

ERIC "LIL RICK" YOUNG

August 13, 2008

OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE JENKINS FAMILY.MR.JENKINS WAS A TRUE STAPLE OF MONTICELLO AND MIGHT I ADD A GREAT STORYTELLER AS WELL.IN GRADE SCHOOL HE USED TO TELL US ALL ABOUT THE OLD DAYS ESPECAIALLY HIS BOXING STORIES.YOU WILL BE MISSED AND YOUR LEGACY LIVES ON.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

Tybee Duncan-Gilmore

August 13, 2008

To the Jenkin Family. I have warm memories of your family and our childhood. Your dad and Mom never had a problem sharing snacks and drinks to the spring street and clinton avenue crew. Your father was a kind harted soul.

Darlene Smith

August 13, 2008

Jessie was a second father to most of us, he watched over us in school and in the neighborhood. We all loved him and will miss him very much, but he will never be forgotten. He was and is a part of us and we are glad to have known him and his family.

What we remember the most was taking turns going shopping to Walden every two weeks in that big blue station wagon. He made sure each child had a chance go and not be left out. He always sat in the yard watching over all the neighborhood children making sure we were safe. We Loved the Jenkins family, our family and will keep you in our prayers

The Smith Family, Virginia, Darlene, Brian, Doreen, Andrew, Gloria, Michael, Alan, Kerry and the kids

Patti & Fred Knack

August 12, 2008

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

DEBBIE BURKE

August 12, 2008

WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS IN YOUR FAMILY. JESSE WAS MY FATHER'S ROOMMATE AT ACHIEVE

THE BENNEDUM FAMILY

rich doreo

August 12, 2008

very sorry to read of the loss of your father

Christina (Stratton) Doane

August 12, 2008

Your Dad was the sweetest man..... I remember him from high school. He always had a smile and a kind word.

Barbara Victor

August 12, 2008

You can't think of MCS without thinking of your husband, Dad, granddad,etc. Always a welcoming smile and always in a good mood. He will be missed by more than one generation of those brought up in Monticello. My condolences to all of his family, which he was always very proud of.
Barb Victor

Liz Bradfield

August 11, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely....

Sheryl Danzer

August 11, 2008

Debbie and Family
So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was truly a nice guy. And always had a smile for everyone. He brings back fond memories of MHS. Sheryl Danzer (Fox)

jennice mack(Hinton)

August 11, 2008

Our deepest sympathy goes out to
the Jenkins family. Our prayers will
always be with you. May God keep
you strong through your times of
sorrow.
From the Hinton family

Hon. Josephine V. Finn

August 11, 2008

My deepest sympathy. I have many fond memories of your father from my school years. He could always make me smile and always had a kind word to say. My family's prayers are with you.

Jay Goldberg

August 11, 2008

alway a smile on his face and a permanent fixture while I was attending school in Monticello.

Kay Kelly Bogdan

August 11, 2008

My deepest sympathy to one and all.

Your Dad was such a good man--part of the fabric of old Monticello
decent, hard working, and caring.

Lou and Evelyn Harmin

August 11, 2008

Jessie was a superior person and leader in the Village of Monticello. His ideas regarding youth and the need for positive activities were well known. His friendly face and positive attitude will be missed by many.

Ellie Weiner

August 11, 2008

My condolences.
Ellie (Eleanore) Weiner
Monticello, NY

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