Henry Ward Jenkins Jr.

JENKINS Funeral Services for Mr. Henry Ward Jenkins, Jr., age 95, will be held at 11AM, WEDNESDAY, December 21, 2005 in Historic Mt. Zion AME Church, where he was a trustee and lifelong member, with Rev. Frederick D. Richardson, Jr., Pastor, officiating. Mr. Jenkins passed away December 13, 2005 at his residence. A Jacksonville native, he was educated in the Duval County public schools having graduated from Stanton High School. He furthered his education, by attending Morris Brown College of Atlanta, GA, where he earned the BA degree in Social Science, Education and Spanish. The Masters Degree in Educational Administration was conferred at Columbia University of New York, NY. Additional Graduate courses were taken at the University of Florida of Gainesville, FL. As one of Duval County's Outstanding Educators, Mr. Jenkins served as a Principal of Jacksonville Beach, Douglas Anderson, Long Branch, Mary McLeod Bethune ( founding Principal), and Mt. Herman, Schools until he retired in 1971 after 38 years of dedicated service. Other affiliations include Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. ( Nu Beta Sigma Chapter) and the Morris Brown College Alumni Association. As an accomplished musician, Mr. Jenkins was a Concert Violinist having appeared on occasion with the Orchestras of Jacksonville Beach, Morris Brown College and Columbia University. Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Lauretta J. Timmons; nephews, Baruti I. Kalembo (Gina), Lawrence A., Jr., Lafayette H., Sr. (Leola), and Kenneth L. Williams, Sr. (Valerie); nieces, Ms. Iman Shahid (Mather) and Ms. Laura Ann Abdur-Rahman (Howard ), Mrs. Basil I. Hill ( Sammy, Sr.), and Mrs. Bettye Jean Brookins ; special friends, Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. Howard Roberts, and Mr. & Mrs. Sollie Mitchell ; a number of other relatives and friends. Mr. Jenkins will rest in the mortuary for visitation of friends on TUESDAY from 5PM until 8PM (where the family will receive friends at 5PM) and in the church Wednesday from 9AM until the hour of service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at 3925 Davis St., N. under the direction of ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC., 4409 Soutel Dr. (766-9671). Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com