Mr. Clyde E. Jenkins

JENKINS, Mr. Clyde E. - Age 73, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10:30 AM Friday, February 23, 2024, at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 317 E. Hamilton Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM, Pastor Allen C. Overton Sr., officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy, Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 10:30 AM Friday. Mr. Jenkins will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd.., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Thursday, with family present to receive friends from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. Mr. Jenkins was Honorably Discharged from the United States Marine Corp. Clyde E. Jenkins was born on April 20, 1950 in Collins, MS. He graduated from Beecher High School in 1968, he achieved the rank of Corporal in the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1975 with a National Defense Service Medal and a Rifle Marksman Badge, had an insurance license from Michigan State University, and obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology in 1993 from Baker College of Flint. In September 1994 he met his wife Mrs. Sheila Jenkins. He was a member of New Jerusalem for over 40 years and in later years attended Mount Sinai and Christ Fellowship Baptist Church. His career lasted 40 years where Clyde worked at several General Motors plants including Flint Chevy Mfg., V8 Engine, Cadillac Grand Blanc, Flint Engine South and retired as a machine repairman in 2008. In retirement Clyde was an active Optimist club member, worked with Catholic Charities Mr. Gaines Program for gardening, a tax preparer for H&R Block and a Bowling coach for Carman-Ainsworth High School and Middle school. He enjoyed spending time with family and watching sporting events. He was always devoted to his family and a leader who played a part in the lives of many. His positive attitude toward life and abundant wisdom was shared with all those he touched. He enjoyed gardening, bowling, traveling, and was an avid sports fan especially for the University of Michigan. Clyde loved cooking, canning and sharing his delectable treats with his family and friends. As a past DJ, he had a passion for music. Clyde is survived by his devoted wife, Sheila Jenkins; children Gina Smith, Clyde Anthony (Jessica) Jenkins, bonus-daughters Tracie Johnson and Jayla (Rev. Coley) Gracey; grand-children Joshua, Nathan & Justin Jenkins, Ahmad Smith Jr., Caley & Jania Gracey and Taylor Jenkins; Sisters Joy Battle, Vergie (Eddie Ray) Daley & Shan Harris; Brothers ML (Patricia) Jenkins , Rev. John Jenkins, and Rev. Otis (Charlene) Jenkins Jr.; Brother-in-law Roger (Cynthia) Norton Jr. ; And many nieces and nephews; special nephew Vernon Jenkins; Father and Mother-In-Law Rogers and Linda Norton Sr; He was preceded in death by his parents, Artie Cook, Oller Cook, Otis Jenkins Sr.; Brother Arthur Jenkins, nephew Ronnie Jenkins and niece Darnisha Pugh. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Mark Dalton, the Hurley ER nurses and staff, Pastor Allen C. Overton Sr. and the Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Family, Pastor Collins, Valarie Jackson, Kim Hollis, Chenita Holley and Barbara Hill.

Mr. Clyde E. Jenkins

April 20, 1950 - February 14, 2024