Joseph Jenkins

Pastor Joseph Lamont Jenkins, Jr., 67, of Macon, Georgia, Purple Heart Recipient, Vietnam War Veteran, Devoted husband and father, Ordained Pastor, and Humanitarian went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Pastor Jenkins passed away suddenly while doing what he loved most, teaching others about the Word of the Lord. Funeral Services with military honors to celebrate his life will be held Monday, October 31, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Lawrence Drive Baptist Church, 5782 School Rd, Macon, Georgia, with Bishop Alejandro Henry officiating. Burial will take place after the service in New Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery in Alexander, Georgia. The family will have a time of visitation on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Sunday October 30, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. both at FairHaven Funeral Home, 4989 Mount Pleasant Church Rd, Macon, Georgia.
Born in Long Island, New York, to the late Joseph and Queenel Jenkins, Pastor Jenkins proudly served our country in the United States Army. He served and was injured during the Vietnam Conflict during an ambush and received a Purple Heart for his sacrifice. After his time in the Army, Pastor Jenkins began working for the United States Post Office where he retired after several years of faithful service. Probably one of the things Pastor Jenkins was most proud of was his ministry. He was of the Apostolic Faith and served as the Pastor of Gods Resting Temple in Musella, Georgia. He began his career in ministry around 1983 and was ordained in South Carolina. He loved studying and teaching the Word of the Lord to everyone and had a collection of books and study materials he had accumulated over 40 years. When he was not spreading the gospel, Pastor Jenkins enjoyed all types of music, and played the trombone and electric bass. He also enjoyed basketball and he had a green thumb like no other. Pastor Jenkins loved watching and feeding his hummingbirds and was quite the decorator.
Pastor Jenkins was greeted at the gates of heaven by his parents, Joseph and Queenel Jenkins; Son-in-law; Roy Bell, Jr and his fur baby, Champ.
Left to carry on his memory is his adoring family: his wife of 43 years; Bettie Jean Jenkins, four children; Stacy Jenkins, Cindy Jenkins Bell, Dr. John J. Jenkins (Tricia), and Pastor Trevor S. Jenkins. one granddaughter, Aisis Jenkins Hull ,a devoted God son; Homer Clyde Jackson. Three sisters: Lorine Wallace, Lily Thompson, and Barbara Foster; along with a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews and beloved church family. Pastor Jenkins sweet spirit and kind soul will be missed greatly by all who knew him.
Friends may sign the online register at www.fairhavenmacon.com
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.