BORN

1929

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Garden of Memories Funeral Home

4900 Airline Drive

Metairie, Louisiana

James Jenkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 7, 2014.

James "Jim" Jenkins passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 84. Beloved husband of Cora Jenkins for 35 years. Father of Brenda Johns (Kent), James Robert Jenkins (Marsha) and Karen Richardson (John). He is also survived by six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and a sister, Billie Jean Maggiore.
Jim was born in Laurel, MS and is a longtime resident of Jefferson, LA. He was a friend to all and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. We will miss his many stories and quiet conversations. Most of all, we will cherish the memories that we all shared at his camp in Grand Isle.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 12:00 pm at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

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May 8, 2014

pam koll

Mr. Jimmy. I am truly blessed to have been a part of your life for over 50 years. You made me smile and feel good whenever I spoke to you or saw you. You made every ones life a lot better. I will miss you and I will always keep you in my heart.

May 8, 2014

Pam Koll

Mr. Jimmy. I am truly blessed to have been a part of your life for over 50 years. You made me smile and feel good whenever I spoke to you or saw you. You made every ones life a lot better. I will miss you and I will always keep you in my heart.

May 8, 2014

Annette & David Matherne

Mr. Jim was my husband's neighbor while he lived in Destrehan. I met him in Grand Isle while I was dating David. Ms. Cora - you, Mr. Jim, and your family will be in our prayers

May 8, 2014

Debbie

Mr. Jim. You have been a great grandfather to my children and a great father in law to me. RIP.

May 8, 2014

Hoote Hoover

Jimbo was a extra ordinary real friend

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