A loving person who passed away too soon, but forever in our hearts.
James (Sam) was born in the small town of Nevada, Missouri, to his parents, James Everett Lee Jenkins and Wilma Charlene Phillips-Jenkins. As the third of five siblings, he spent his childhood on a farm. He enjoyed assisting his father at their sawmill and cultivating the fields, where he first operated a tractor at the age of nine. Later on, he founded his own construction company while also nurturing his love for farming, which remained a significant part of his life.
James (Sam) was introduced to Debbie Yazel on a blind date through a mutual friend. They were united in marriage on January 12,1991. They embarked on a loving union of thirty-four years. He was blessed with one son and four daughters. James and his family traveled, engaged in mission work, and formed lasting friendships across the continent.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Jenkins; his mother, Wilma Charlene (Garry) Jenkins; his siblings, Deborah (Dennis) Smith, Cindy Berger, Christina (Mark) Waldrop, and Mark (Filnena) Jenkins; his children, James (Betty) Jenkins, Tasha (Brandan) Wagers, Kayla (Ramone) Wyche, and Megan Jenkins; along with nine grand-children and many other loving relatives.
He was preceded in death by a daughter April Nicole Jenkins and his father James Jenkins.
His memorial service will be held at the Seventh-Day Adventist church located at 15467 East Quail Road, Nevada, MO 64772 on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. There will be a visitation time from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm prior to the memorial service.
Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
