KENDALL M. JENKINS
Kendall Maurice "Black" Jenkins, 59, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at Palmetto Health Tuomey.
Born on June 18, 1959, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Emma J. and Bernie L. Ormond. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. After graduating from Sumter High School in 1977, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After the Navy, he worked as a groundskeeper for many years and enjoyed his ability to know how to keep his plants and flowers thriving. He was also a marvelous cook and his passion was omelets. He recently was awarded a certificate as a sous chef, of which he was most proud. He was a past member of Second Presbyterian Church, where he was member of Boy Scout Troop 231. He had a big personality, which matched his smile, sharp wit and his realness. His life spoke for itself. He lived it to the fullest. He loved his family. His nieces and nephews were always a joy to him.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his sister, Deborah (Cornell) Picou of Dalzell; brothers, Bernie D. Ormond of Columbia and Nigel (Jessica) Jenkins of Bowie, Maryland; nieces, Gajarah Picou, Lavonya Ormond, Madison Jenkins and Safiara States; nephews, Mubarak Picou, Lavondre' Ormond and Robert Jenkins; a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Samuel E. James; and nephews, Nigel L. Jenkins Jr. and Justin Warren Jenkins.
Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's Mortuary.
Mr. Jenkins will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Second Presbyterian USA Church, 1125 Old Pocalla Road, Sumter, with Pastor Carnell Hampton officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Deborah Picou, 2420 Autumn Terrace, Dalzell.
Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.