Still in our thoughts, still in our hearts.. with love

Happy Father's Day.... Although we wish you were here for us to celebrate in person... we remember with a smile that you once were....

Montanna and Samantha's girl scout troops and friends purchased and planted a tree in honory of their father yesterday, April 17th... The tree looks beautiful, and the plaque that the troops had made for the tree looks superb it says "In Memory of Rodney Jenkins, Spring 2011, Love Troops 204 and 909"... it sits in our backyard, and Samantha and Montanna have named it "Rodney"... Samantha is now waiting for it to get big enough to climb so that the branches can hold her like a hug...It is a flowering pear and will get 35 - 40 ' high, and 25-30' wide... and bloom white flowers every spring...

Rodney was one of those people who leave a memory in your life that you reflect on with great joy. You will be missed by all who knew you.

I will miss you Rodney even though you made me mad every once in a while. Your little sister Tasha

I love and miss you. Rodney you leave traces in everyones life. I will miss more of those traces. Your smile and that look you'd get in your eyes when you were fibbing.
My heart hurts! I love you Rodney.
       
Moma

To Linda the mother of Rodney and my dear friend,
 I never had the opportunity to know Rodney when he grew up .I can only remember him as a toddler. I can see he grew up to be a great dad and friend to many.There is no deeper pain than to lose a child. I can only offer you love and support, if you need me I am here. You have endured more pain in your life time than I can only imagine.You are the strongest person I know.
 Your Friend 
Patricia

RODNEY  YOU ARE THE ONE I HAVE THE MOST CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF , YOU NEVER ALLOWED A MOMENT TO GO BY THAT YOU WERENT INTO SOMETHING. PLEASE WATCH OVER YOUR GIRLS AND ALL OF US. OUR LOVE AND MEMORIES WILL LAST FOREVER.

My Love... I have had the hardest time trying to post here. It's difficult to talk about you in past tense. However, I have come to the conclusion that you are not gone... you are all around me... and are most definitely in my heart. You are the air that I breathe. You are my everything. As you told me before... love is US. You are forever my soul mate. I am still looking forward to having your girls over to the home we picked out for them...we will have many great summer days here remembering and celebrating the love you have given us. I love you always... Infinity

When will my soul stop crying for you, oh sweet and wonderful Rodney. How do you say goodbye to someone you never wanted to be apart from? Forever in my soul I will cherish you and remember your witty sayings and gestures, our humurous conversations where we'd laugh and laugh for hours. You should have been with all of us much, much longer. I will never be the same again, as a chunk of my very core has been ripped to shreds. I love you Rodney, forever and ever I will love you and miss you. I pray to meet you in Heaven, to see your sweet joker smile again, and hug and hold you forever. I love you so much! 

Song to you: Yellow by Cold Play
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAME8GDRTfI

Rodney will be greatly missed by all his friends and family and especially by his big sister love you little brother wherever you are.

Michelle, Montanna, Samantha.  

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Funny… No hilarious, outgoing, Loving, understanding, talented, quirky…. Ok… Odd!, Loving father, best friend, brother from another mother,  these are just a few of the attributes we think of when we look back at the times we shared with Rodney. It was always a challenge to know whether or not his sometimes inappropriate antics were serious, which they rarely if ever were. He always seemed to be trying to be slick in some kind of weird off the wall story or comment. Those of us that shared our lives with him know that he always looked for an opportunity to put a smile on some ones face or at least a look of confusion. His musical talent played a huge role in our family's musical interests. His "check-ins" will be greatly missed. While Rodney’s physical presence will be dearly missed he will live on forever in our hearts.

Shelly, Montanna and Samantha, 
May you find peace in knowing that he is watching over you, take comfort that he still surrounds you. He will be with you and within you forever. God bless you all and may the many prayers, friends, and family bring you peace. Love, The Kury family

Rodney was a warm loving soul who was willing to help anyone if he could without expecting or wanting anything in return.  He would never purposely cause harm to any living creature.  Even when asking him to kill a spider he would try to just throw it outside if you let him. He will always hold a special place in my heart and will continue on in the smiles and laughter of his children.  The girls and I will carry his smile and the echo of his laughter with us for the rest of our days  (and, of course, Samantha his sense of humor and mannerisms).  Love always, Michelle, Montanna and Samantha

Rodney was a very adored human being who will be loved and missed forever.

Michelle, Montanna and Samantha,

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.  You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

With love,

Todd, Dena and Madison

I will always remember Rodney for his quick wit and easy laughter, we had a lot of fun playing guitars and staying up way too late... he taught me one of my first songs I could sing and play; "Cantcha See" by The Marshall Tucker Band. You left us way too soon my friend, I won't see you again in this world, I'll meet ya in the next one...

Michelle & Girls: We are so very sorry for your loss, always know we are here for you!! GOD BLESS 

Love, The Daclouche's

Kari, Montanna, Samantha, Angie, Tammy, Eddie and all Rodney's friends and extended family.

We got to know Rodney as a kind and caring young man during the years he lived and worked in Colorado.  So very sorry for your loss and ours.

The Gast Family
Lancaster, PA

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Rodney Layne Jenkins

Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home

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