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Jonathan Jenkins Obituary
1985 ~ 2017
Marietta, GA
Jonathan Matthew Jenkins, age 32, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017.
Jonathan was born in San Diego, CA on February 24, 1985 to Carrie Ann Jenkins and Dr. Ronald Jenkins. He was a former resident of Ocean Springs for many years. He was a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran and received his Bachelors of Science degree at Life University in Marietta, GA. Jonathan was studying to be a chiropractor. He was an avid angler; he loved to boat and fish. He was also a very committed father to his fourteen-year-old son. He was a former member of BSA Troop 210 in Ocean Springs.
Jonathan is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Perfecto Tafoya, Robert E. Jenkins, and Edward Jose Archuleta.
Jonathan's survivors include his son, Jonathan S. Jenkins; his mother, Carrie Jenkins; his father, Dr. Ronald H. Jenkins; his sisters, Yvette Tafoya and Nicole Jenkins; his brother, Alexander Jenkins; his grandmothers, Grace Sandoval and Ofelia Archuleta; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m., all at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. An after-service gathering will be held at the Life Church Hall, 13212 Ruth Street, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.
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Diego Erwin
February 5, 2020
All I can say was he was a great uncle... All the memories I have are slowly drifting... I at least have one memory of him: We went to his house in Georgia and spent time with him.. We watched a lot of Nickeolodeon and drank A LOT of root beer floats.... I miss you! COME BACK HOME!!!
Brandi Taranto
May 7, 2017
Wonderful man and an amazing friend I will miss him terribly. Love to Carrie Yvette Nicole and most of all Lil Jon
Love Brandi Taranto
May 5, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss words can't express what ifeel but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you love you Carrie and family
May 5, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. May the God of all comfort be with you and give you the strength you need as you cherish your memories.
Denise
Joseph Segura
May 5, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I am the outreach person for The Compassionate Friends. We are a local group of parents who have lost a child or children. We know the grief, we have walked the path. If the parent(s) and/or grandparent(s) of the deceased would like to attend our bi-Monthly meetings, join our Facebook pages or receive
The Compassionate Friends monthly newsletter or receive contact phone numbers please contact me.
Once again I am so sorry for your loss.
Joseph Segura
[email protected]
Uncle Bob Jenkins
May 4, 2017
My Dear Nephew, you will never be forgotten and always be in my heart. May your soul rest in peace. I will never understand this loss now or ever.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
May 4, 2017
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
Suan Burnworth
May 4, 2017
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Ocean Springs911 Porter Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Ocean Springs911 Porter Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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