Obituary of Willie James Jenkins

Willie James Jenkins, son of the late Leatha and Andrew Telfair Jenkins was born on August 09, 1940 in Greenville, North Carolina. He departed this life on April 04, 2020 after a lengthy bout with a chronic illness. He moved to Baltimore, Maryland at an early age. He received his formal education in the Baltimore City Public Schools. He was a very outgoing person and loved to dance. Later in life he married his second wife the former Alma Rowlette of which there were no children from this union. Willie was always a hard worker who at some points held down 2 and 3 jobs. He was a long time employee of the NSA and worked for Acme Foods as well. Willie survived a violent attack upon which he could not return to work for the NSA. The attack left him with a life long debilitating illness. He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory, his loving wife Alma Rowlette-Jenkins and four stepchildren David Jones, Reginald Jones, Frank Rowlette, and Sabrina Rowlette. A son Pastor Marlon Tilghman. Two brothers Eugene Lunford and James Andrew Jenkins, six sisters Christa Reed, Leatha Jenkins, Rutha Eakin, Hattie Johnson-Holmes, Carolyn Winder, and Cathy Elaine Gardner, three brother-in-laws Fred Eakin, Ebbie Reed, and John Winder and one sister-in-law Claire Lee Lunford. Grandchildren, step grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. One brother preceded him in death Clarence Earl Jenkins. Thank You Thank you for your endless love That will help me through each day And thank you for the memories That will never fade away. You're the man I loved And was proud to be your wife. And everyday in some small way, I will celebrate your life. As long as memories last, You will stay in my heart. Your loving wife. Alma