Retired First Sergeant, also Vietnam Veteran, Mr. Frank Jenkins, Jr., affectionately known as "Samp", 89, of Harlem, GA, originally from Wilkes County, GA. He entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, April 15, 2025, peacefully at his residence. He will truly be missed by his loving family and friends. His Life and Legacy will be celebrated with a first Visitation/Viewing, Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 3-6pm at his home church, Hilliard Station Baptist Church 464 Hilliard Station Rd, Washington, GA 30673. A second Visitation/Viewing will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 2-7pm at Martin Taylor Funeral Home 911 Appling Harlem Rd, Harlem GA 30814. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025, 1pm at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel 4501 Wrightsboro Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813, where he will also lie in state 1 hour prior to the Funeral Service. Military Honors and the Entombment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens (Mausoleums). Please continue to keep our family and friends lifted up in prayer as we navigate through this time of bereavement.

 

Mr. Jenkins leaves to cherish his legacy a family who revered his presence. Children: Pamela “Pammy” Jenkins, Frank C. Jenkins III (Sherry), Vincent Bernard Jenkins. Stepchildren: Johnny (Kimberly) Taylor, and Martin (Mamata) Taylor. 

(5) Grandchildren: D’uandra Jenkins, Frank Jenkins IV, Vinnishia Jenkins, Angelica Jenkins, and Nyla Jenkins. (8) Great-grandchildren: D’Anthony Jenkins, Cedric Smith, Jr., Caleb “Lil Samp” Jenkins, TyAngela Jenkins, TyAngel Jenkins, 

Faith Georgia Jenkins, Imani Jenkins, and Kiing Elijah Lloyd. (2) Great, Great Grandchildren: MiAngel Jenkins, and De’ Annaraugh Jenkins. Brothers: Samuel Jenkins, Sr., (Diane). Dorlee "Tag" Jenkins (Pauline) and Larry Campbell. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends along with a special surrogate-like son, Darnell Thomas, whom, Mr. Jenkins inspired and admired.