Sam Jenkins, Jr.

Sam Jenkins Jr. was born January 26, 1930 in Straven, Alabama to the late Alma and Sam Jenkins, Sr. While still a young child the family relocated to Dolomite, Alabama. Early in his life he confessed hope in Christ and joined the Bethel AME Zion Church, Dolomite. He attended Dolomite school and Westfield High School in the neighboring community of Westfield. In his late teens he moved to Bronx, New York under the watchful eyes of sisters Seleda, Luxora and Rose. While there, he attended Morris High School. Some years later he returned to Dolomite and was employed by Woodard Iron Company, later acquired by Koppers Company. He would remain at Koppers until retirement after thirty years of dedicated service.In 1963, Sam met and married his loving wife, Mary Ella. They moved to Shades Valley in Bessemer, Alabama. After moving to Shades Valley, he united with Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. He served faithfully as Trustee, Senior Usher, member of the Senior Ministry, and readily assisted as a server for the Food ministry. He also served as Treasurer of the Brothers & Sisters Christian Union. In the Shades Valley community, he was affectionally known as "Sweet Sam".Sam Jenkins Jr. departed this life Friday, April 17, 2020, at Compassus Hospice at St. Martin's in the Pines, Irondale, AL. He was preceded in death by two sons, Wardell & Demeco, one grandson Wardell Jr.; and his beloved siblings Seleda Vandergraff, Luxora Griffin, Rose Lee Lemons, Willie C. Jenkins, Howard Jenkins, Henry Jenkins and Ransom Jenkins.He leaves to cherish many beautiful memories: His loving wife, Mary Ella of Bessemer, Alabama; daughter, Alma Alexander (James) of Curo, Texas; stepdaughter, Francine Hughley (Roderick) of Northport, Alabama; two sons, Sam Jenkins (Claudia) of Bronx, New York and Sammy Glen Hunter (Doren) of Cleveland, Ohio; 13 Grandchildren, 1 Grand dog, 25 Great Grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special care givers, Vonnie Baylor-Sims, Addie Smith and LaTrina Sheppard.

Events

Visitation

April 23, 2020, 1:00 pm
April 23, 2020, 4:00 pm
Poole's Funeral Chapels
1501 7th Avenue, North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Email: wecare@poolefuneralchapel.com
Phone: (205) 322-5574

Visitation

April 24, 2020, 10:00 am
April 24, 2020, 12:30 pm
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
7941 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
Phone: 205-428-1010

Graveside Service

April 24, 2020, 1:00 pm
April 24, 2020, 12:00 am
Jerusalem Cemetery
Pocahontas Road
Bessemer, AL 35022

Final Resting Place

Jerusalem Cemetery
Pocahontas Road
Bessemer, AL 35022

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