He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis (Tom) and Letha Jenkins. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Jenkins; daughter, Maria Creighton (Richard); daughter, Christine Jenkins; and son, Tommy Jenkins; granddaughter, Dr. Elizabeth Tucker; grandson, T.J. Jenkins, and granddaughter, Samantha Jenkins; 4 great-grandchildren 3 brothers, Steve Jenkins, Timmy Jenkins, and Rodney Jenkins; and 3 sisters, Becky Stafford, Frances Plattenburger, and Terry Demopoulos.
A visitation will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10:00 am at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe with burial following at Greenlawn Memorial Park. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Thomas Jenkins.