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Deacon Edward Lee Jenkins, Sr.

Deacon  Edward Lee Jenkins, Sr. obituary, TUSCALOOSA, AL

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Edward Jenkins, Obituary

TUSCALOOSA -Deacon Edward Lee Jenkins, Sr., age 90, died Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Hospice of West Alabama. Community viewing will be Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, Inc., 2615 Stillman Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.
A Celebration of Life will be held 12 noon Friday, July 19, 2019 at First Baptist Church 1401 12th Street, Northport, AL 35476. The remains of Deacon Jenkins will be in repose at the church from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. The Officiant and Euloglist, Pastor Carlos Calhoun. Burial will follow in Cedar Oak Memorial Park.
These services are licensed by Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, Inc. Inc. under the direction of Marzett Hinton, LFD/Emb.

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Published by Tuscaloosa News on Jul. 18, 2019.

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James and Janice Gosa

July 19, 2019

Heartfelt sympathy and prayer to my ex-boss and friend's family.
James Gosa and family

Jackie Walker

July 19, 2019

Rest on Professor Jenkins, You will be greatly MISSED!!
MY BEAUTIFUL PICTURE YOU TOOK IN 1974 IN GAINESVILLE, AL. I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE!!!
To the Jenkins's family you are in our prayers.
Mr Jenkins was a Soldier on the battlefield!!
Such a sweet spirit in CHRIST

July 18, 2019

1-2-3 You are my Destiny!!! a jingle he sang every time he saw me. I'll never forget running thru your house as a little girl, playing on your computer, watching you develop films, and the yummy snacks Mrs. Jenkins would fix. Thanks again for all you did for me and my family. Spread your wings and fly Professor you've earned it!!! Much love to you and Mrs. Jenkins
♥Daniel and Destiny Ike

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Memorial Events
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Jul

18

Viewing

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc.

2615 Stillman Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Jul

18

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc.

2615 Stillman Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Jul

19

Reposing

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church

1401 12th Street, Northport, AL

Jul

19

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church

1401 12th Street, Northport, AL

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Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc.

2615 Stillman Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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