Jimmy C. Jenkins

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Jimmy C. Jenkins, age 85, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home in Sardis, MS. 

Funeral services for Jimmy will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in the Martin-Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with interment to follow at Forrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday evening, January 18, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wells. 

Jimmy was born on May 13, 1935 to the late John Henry “Gene” and U.V. Bolen Jenkins in Sledge, MS. He grew up and lived in the country for most of his life, while working hard as a farmer and Durable Medical Equipment provider. Jimmy enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, gardening, and watching Westerns. He was also a member of the Peach Creek Baptist Church. 

The loving family he leaves behind includes his children, Sandra Jenkins Harrison (Jeff) of Lake Cormorant, Michael Wayne Jenkins (Sandy) of Sardis, and Connie Jenkins Palmertree (Lael) of Como; one brother, Otis Jenkins of Pleasant Grove; 8 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. 

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Erma Gant Jenkins; four sisters, Ethelyn Morris, Annis Brown, Imogene Brasher, and Libby Reichert; and one brother, J.W. Jenkins. 

Mr. Jimmy will be deeply missed by his family and all those who knew him.