He leaves to cherish the memories of a lifetime of love and laughter of his supportive wife of fifty-three years, Mrs. Joyce Ann Jenkins; one son: Tarvus Leron Jenkins; two brothers: James (Geneva) Jenkins of Lafayette, LA; and Rev. Willie Mark Jenkins of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Mary Alice Owens of Starkville, MS and Lillie M. (Charles) Bray of Powder Springs, GA; one Godson: Courtney Ellis of Starkville, MS.