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"For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that Love his appearing...."
Brother James Ardis Jenkins Sr. 66, of 1520 Locust Ave. was born June 17, 1937, in Winston-Salem to the late Rev. John Jenkins and Annie Mae Woodie Jenkins. He attended the public schools of Laurens, S.C. James was a member of Canaan Baptist Church, where he served faithfully on the deacon board, senior choir, missionary board, Sunday school department and pastor's aid. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Benjamin Lackey, Sidney Lackey and David Jenkins and a sister, Dorothy Cheeks. Brother Jenkins passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, while attending his family reunion in Laurens, S.C. Surviving are his devoted wife, Gracie Mae Jenkins; a grandson, Raphael Demon Jenkins Jr., both of the home; a loving and dedicated sister, Gladys Milam; a faithful devoted daughter, Tonia (Gregory) Douglas; five sons, Michael (Kimberly) Robbins, James Ardis Jenkins Jr., Dederick (Angela) Jenkins, Raphael (Patricia) Jenkins and Antwain S. Jenkins, all of Winston-Salem; 15 grandchildren; a sister-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close, special friends. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at Canaan Baptist Church, with Dr. W.E. Brannon officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church Friday. The family may be contacted at and the cortege will assemble and leave from the residence at 12:45 p.m. Friday. (Hooper)
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Jeff Lucas
September 5, 2003
To the Jenkins family
Sorry hear about jenkins I know he is in heaven with the lord.He was good man,to know and work with at the city.
Jeff Lucas
Cheryl Bethea
August 11, 2003
Aunt Gracie Mae, Tonia & family ,
I know that Uncle Ardis is in a better place, no more pain and suffering on this earth, we all know that he is resting in the arms of our Lord. Thanks for making me feel apart of you alls family, I really do miss sitting on the porch with the family at the old house .We had good times.
LOVE,
CHERYL BETHEA, KIDS JAMI & JAZMINE MOORE
Lee Brown
August 11, 2003
To the Jenkins Family,
Allow me to express my sympathy to all of you in the passing of one of the greatest christian personalities that I knew. My time with him at Sara Lee Direct was so much fun, with him trying to teach me to sing. However, there were many days that he grimmaced with pain although he would say everything was alright. So many times last month on Sunday mornings, I wanted to exit 52 at Liberty Street to go into Canaan, just to tell him hello. That is an opportunity that is not allowed me anymore, and I do miss him so much. Thank God HE has it all in control, and I am assured of seeing my Christian brother again. I shall never forget his wisdom, his quietness, and his love for our Heavenly father. I am made the better, just for knowing him. God bless and I love you all.
Lee Brown
Rising Ebenezer Baptist Church
DESMOND LACKEY
August 9, 2003
You have my Deepest Condolensces. i know you are with the Lord right now, You have put up a good fight and now its time to rest.
sherre bell
August 8, 2003
RALPH , TRICA ,KIDS AND FAMILY.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. SHEREE BELL AND FAMILY
Vickie Lytle
August 7, 2003
Tonia, Raphael and Family
You have my deepest condolensces. Know in your hearts the love and understanding your Father instilled in you will remain with you always.
God Bless you all
Vickie Lytle
ELLA MONROE
August 7, 2003
i knew the grand father, rev. jenkins, i feel for the family. iam rev. golds daughter.
Lynn Randall
August 7, 2003
Tonia & Family, may God's love comfort you through your time of sorrow & may your loving memories keep your heart light. With deepest sympathy, Lynn Randall
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