Mr. Sidney Jenkins

December 18, 1935 - December 26, 2016

Mr. Sidney Jenkins, 81, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, went on to be with the Lord December 26, 2016 safely in his wife’s arms at home. Sidney was born in Lexington, Kentucky on December 18, 1935 to Sam Jenkins and Beatrice Brown.  He graduated from Dunbar High School, where he was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame. He later enlisted into the United States Air Force from September 12, 1955 – September 11, 1959. He was honorably released from Active Duty Airman Second Class in Anchorage Alaska. Sidney was married to Everleana Jenkins (Jackson) on July 22, 1978, and they were united in marriage for 38 years. Sidney was employed for 28 years at Elison Corporation, manufacturing refrigerator doors. He retired in 2005.  He was an excellent provider, was family oriented and enjoyed sports.  Sidney traveled and supported his wife in evangelistic ministry.  He had a strong faith and believed in paying tithes and offerings as a family. Sidney is survived by his 8 children, Rodney Turpin, DeLorenco Jackson, Kay Turpin, Kenneth D. Jackson, Jacqueline E. Jackson, Jermaine Jenkins, Shelia R. Cobb, and Taia U. Cobb; 18 grandchildren;  22 great grandchildren and host of nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Beatrice Jenkins; his sister, Silvia White and his brother, Bolte Jenkins.