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Thomas Allen Jenkins

August 12, 1941 - February 14, 2022
Visitation
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown
639 North Main Steet
Greenville, SC 29601
Tuesday 2/22, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Service
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown Chapel
639 N Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Wednesday 2/23, 1:30 pm

Family and friends who are unable to attend the service can view the Live Stream by clicking on the “Watch Livestream” button located on the main obituary page.

Thomas Allen Jenkins, 80, born in Simpsonville, SC, was the son of the late Reverend Simon and Esther Shell Jenkins.

He married the former Wendell Burts. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 14, 2022.

Thomas was a member of Valley Brook Baptist Church. He was a 1961 graduate of Bryson high School “Hurricanes”.

“You gotta have love in your heart” was something you would often hear Thomas telling others. He might have been a little man, but his heart was measured the size of the world.

He was an a amazing brother, husband, father, grandpa, uncle, cousin, and friend. He loved spending time with his friends and family, especially cruising the seas and seeing all the beautiful places God has made.

Thomas retired from Dan River Warehouse.

In addition to his parents, Thomas, was reunited in Heaven by his son, James Allen Boyce; siblings, Henry, Freddie, William, Bobby Joe, and Earnestine Jenkins.

His legacy will continue on in the hearts of his wonderful family, his best friend and wife of 59 years, Wendell Burts Jenkins; his sons, James Anthony Boyce and Thomas Edward Boyce; his daughters, Tracy Jenkins, Gwendolyn Jenkins, Joanette Jenkins (Keith) Watts, Jeanette Jenkins Brown, Deborah Brown, and Sandra Tabor; four sisters, Violet Jackson, Marie McCollum, Beverly (Leland) Martin, Ester Jenkins; two brothers, Jackie (Sarah) Jenkins, and Lonnie Jenkins; 15 adorable grandchildren; 29 wonderful great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown. The Funeral Service will be Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenville Memorial Gardens.

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Visitation
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown
639 North Main Steet
Greenville, SC 29601
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Tuesday 2/22, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Service
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown Chapel
639 N Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Wednesday 2/23, 1:30 pm

Family and friends who are unable to attend the service can view the Live Stream by clicking on the “Watch Livestream” button located on the main obituary page.

Thomas Allen Jenkins, 80, born in Simpsonville, SC, was the son of the late Reverend Simon and Esther Shell Jenkins. He married the former Wendell Burts. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 14, 2022. Thomas was a member of Valley Brook Baptist Church. He was a 1961 graduate of BrysonContinue Reading

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Tracy Jenkins left a message on March 3, 2022:
In memory of Thomas Allen Jenkins, Tracy Jenkins lit a candle
Martha Jane Smith left a message on February 24, 2022:
Thomas Allen Jenkins and familys and friends I miss my cuz so much and forever name Jesus Christ amen
Marie Harris left a message on February 23, 2022:
Gwen, Aunt Wendell and Family... Uncle Tom was awesome, yes he did show a LOT of Love and he will be missed. I thank God for the time I did have with him and the love your family shared. He has his wings. My condolences and love to you all.
Melanie Wilson Smith left a message on February 23, 2022:
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I pray God continue to comfort and keep all of you. Much love to you.
Thomas Shala Chapman left a message on February 23, 2022:
Praying that God give you all strength and comfort as the days pass. Our deepest condolences to you all and to our daughter LaQuisha. We love you dearly and always a phone call away.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Angela Carter left a message on February 23, 2022:
Gwen and family. Richard and I are so sorry for the loss of your Father. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Sincerely Richard & Angie Carter
Audrey Fletcher left a message on February 23, 2022:
The entire Jenkins’ family have my deepest condolences. I have been praying for the family ever since I heard about the loss of Tom, Everytime I saw him, he always had a smile on his face.
Rosemary and Bill Retzer (at Cokers) left a message on February 22, 2022:
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Thomas, his easy smile and his visits to Cokers. While our community has lost an important gentleman, Heaven is filled with rejoicing at his arrival. We were fortunate to have crossed paths with him on this earth.
Sallie Mae Cohen left a message on February 22, 2022:
Words are never enough to express the loss of a loved one!' Prayers, Strength And Healing during the families, extended families, friends time of sorrow and bereavement. From Dorothy Cohen and Family ❤️🙏🛐
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