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Joshua Jenkins

January 30, 1952 ~ August 20, 2016 (age 64) 64 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Josh jr. And Salette miss u on April 9, 2017 12:58 PM
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A candle was lit by Beana,booka,jan. Love u always on April 9, 2017 12:55 PM
Message from Pearlie Jenkins
January 12, 2017 5:17 PM

Hi dad,
I am just thinking about you and just wanted to say hi. I miss you and love you. Tell mom I said hello and I hope you guys are finally back together where you have always belonged.

Love you always,
Pearlie
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A candle was lit by Josh,salette,jashyah,janiah,january. Love and miss you! on September 17, 2016 3:51 AM
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A candle was lit by Pearlie Jenkins Love you DAD on September 13, 2016 9:37 AM
Message from PEARLIE JENKINS AKA HIS DAUGHTER
September 13, 2016 9:36 AM

My pain is not unique. I’ll be the first to tell you that.
I’m not the first person in the world to lose a father. I won’t be the last. It’s part of life. However, I’d be lying if I said that as each day passes, I miss my father more than the last.
My father was one of those men whose friends always wanted to be around him. His charismatic, positive personality was something I always wanted to emulate. His love towards my mother, ( ROSIE JENKINS)always warmed my heart, and the love for his children — was one that I, along with my siblings, held near.
My dad was philanthropic. He was admirable and loveable. He worked hard. He laughed even harder. In the end – I had a great father. I learned so much in from him. I won; we won, because we had such a wonderful person to surround ourselves with, who loved us unconditionally. We were fortunate to have such a presence in our lives.
As I look back at that little thing called perspective – there are five things I wish I had told my father.
I love you. The most powerful words in the world. It sounds so simple. We don’t tell the people around us how much they mean to us. When it’s too late – we only hope we did more often. Dad, I love you.
Thank you. I’d tell my father “thank you.” Gratitude is something we take for granted. People will go out of their way for us, but we forget to say “thanks.” I’d tell my father “thank you” for the time he spent with me, the lessons he taught me, and the love he showed me.
I’m proud of you. It may sound strange coming from a daughter, but I’m really proud of my father. He was generous and thoughtful. He went out of his way to hold onto relationships that meant the most to him – even friends from childhood. We don’t tell our family members that when they do something great – how proud we are of their accomplishments.
4. We’re going to be okay. I’m going to be okay. Parents have superhero strength. When they let their guard down, show their human, we tend to fall apart. I would have like to talk to my father more about death. It sounds morbid. It’s a difficult conversation when you’re trying to give someone hope, but it is a conversation worth having. I wanted to let him know that we – my brother, sister and I were going to be okay when he’s no longer with us. We are strong and resilient. He taught us that
You’ll always be in my heart. Each day that passes, I think about my father. Whether it’s a memory, advice, or wisdom – I still look to him. I would have told my dad that no matter what happens in life, he would always be in my heart.
These words help me heal. They help me find inner strength. They help me carry on.
Death takes a toll. It’s not easy mourning the people we love. It’s tough letting go, but when there’s a great big world out there… we have to remember to live.
In the words of my father: “Live every second of every day. Life is beautiful and DON’T LET ANYONE PUT YOU IN A DARK PLACE.
I PEARLIE JENKINS WILL ALWAYS LOVE JOSH JENKINS AND WILL ALWAYS BE HIS LITTLE GIRL AS HE ALWAYS USE TO SAY TO ME!
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A candle was lit by Shirley Epps on September 6, 2016 5:13 PM
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A candle was lit by Randy Jenkins on September 4, 2016 7:56 PM
Message from WILLIE HARRIED
August 31, 2016 2:11 AM

I AM SO SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT MY FRIEND I AM WILLIE HARRIED CLASS OF 1971
YOU'LL HAVE MY CONDOLENCES
Message from Bishop Soi-Daniel W. Brown, Ph.D.
August 27, 2016 6:59 AM

Beloved Jenkins family my wife, Evangelist Joyce Brown and I and the members of Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C. offer you our deepest condolences and prayers. Superintendent Jenkins was a blessed man of God and it was a very special honor to appoint him as the pastor of Power House Church of God in Christ and to serve with him during my tenure as Rhode Island’s Jurisdictional Bishop. Pastor Jenkins will not be forgotten. He was a great preacher with a caring heart whose challenging sermons will be dearly missed. May God continue to comfort you in this hour of loss, may He keep you, prosper and protect you until we all meet Superintendent Jenkins again in glory.
Bishop Soi-Daniel W. Brown, Ph.D. (Cransston, RI)
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A candle was lit by Linda Frye on August 26, 2016 11:07 PM
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A candle was lit by Lytomya Wright on August 26, 2016 9:27 PM
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A candle was lit by Jackie. Dandy n family on August 26, 2016 7:41 PM
Message from Jackie. Dandy n family
August 26, 2016 7:36 PM

To Donna and familly, our deepest sympathy too you and your family. On your loss , He will be missed, he always had a smile , on his face. ,when he greeted us. God be with you. God bless......
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A candle was lit by Dana Dandy on August 26, 2016 7:24 PM
Message from Kristen and Ryan Bolton and Family
August 26, 2016 5:13 PM

Our deepest condolences goes out to family. Pastor Jenkins was truly and angel on earth, one of kindest most inspiring people we ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will be greatly missed.
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A candle was lit by Kristen and Ryan Bolton and Family on August 26, 2016 5:09 PM
Message from Calvino Law Associates
August 26, 2016 4:52 PM

God bless Josh and may he be remembered as a Good loving man, a wonderful husband, father, son and friend. My sincerest condolences to his family. Tom Bucci
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A candle was lit by Angela Hall on August 26, 2016 2:20 PM
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A candle was lit by Darlene Brown on August 26, 2016 1:43 PM
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A candle was lit by Chris Powell on August 26, 2016 1:26 PM
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A candle was lit by Erica and Casey on August 26, 2016 12:58 PM
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A candle was lit by Rita Terry (Niece) on August 26, 2016 9:26 AM
Message from Steven Strycharz
August 26, 2016 8:42 AM

On behalf of Local 2884's union sisters and brothers, we wish the Jenkins family our deepest sympathy for their loss. Sincerely, Steven W. Strycharz, President, Local 2884, Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
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A candle was lit by Janell Brown on August 25, 2016 9:16 PM
Message from Cindy Matera
August 25, 2016 5:15 PM

Donna and family my deepest sympathy he was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed
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A candle was lit by Cindy Matera on August 25, 2016 5:10 PM
Message from Deborah Cook
August 25, 2016 4:43 PM

The death of a loved one is the most devastating thing we deal with. May you find comfort and have faith in our loving heavenly Father, Jehovah God’s promise of an earthly paradise where even death will no longer exist. That promise is found at Revelation 21:4, 5 which reads in part that "death will be no more........ .” God’s promise even includes resurrecting the dead (Acts 24:15) to live again on the earth Psalms 37:11, 29.

Please accept my condolences for your loss
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A candle was lit by Rev Dr James Curran and Family on August 25, 2016 11:56 AM
Message from Rev Dr James Curran and Family
August 25, 2016 11:53 AM

God called a True Servant of his home. I was friends with Josh for over 20 years. Served with him at Powerhouse for five years. Traveled thousands of miles with him. Visited with his precious mom in Mississippi.
Had the privilege of calling him Pastor, brother and friends. He watched my children grow, and they loved and respected him. Good bye my dear friend
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A candle was lit by Brie-Anne Dwyer on August 25, 2016 11:09 AM
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A candle was lit by Janice Murray on August 24, 2016 10:32 PM
Message from Janice Murray
August 24, 2016 10:28 PM

Donna and family: I was one of Josh's co-workers. I have had the privilege of knowing him for the last eighteen years. He was a great co-worker and a wonderful man. He was so good-natured. He was always friendly, jovial, helpful and kind-hearted. And for his work as a Pastor and working with the youth in addition to working full-time at the DMV, you should be very proud! Work just doesn't seem the same without him! He will be sorely missed!!! Rest in peace, Josh!!!

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A candle was lit by Rising Stars on August 24, 2016 10:14 PM
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A candle was lit by Donald and Dora Griffin on August 24, 2016 10:12 PM
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A candle was lit by Mildred Hall on August 24, 2016 10:11 PM
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A candle was lit by Wanda Jetta and Family... on August 24, 2016 10:10 PM
Message from Tawanda Alysha Ariana Dennaja Daniyah And Arrow
August 24, 2016 10:04 PM

We Will miss you Pastor...Love always the girls and I.
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A candle was lit by Tawanda Alysha Ariana Dennaja Daniyah and Arrow on August 24, 2016 10:00 PM
Message from Diane Mastrangelo
August 24, 2016 8:39 PM

Donna... My heartfelt condolences to you and the family. You're in my thoughts and prayers, as always. May you find comfort in His word at this difficult time. ❤️🙏🏻
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A candle was lit by Diane Mastrangelo on August 24, 2016 8:33 PM
Message from Shinika Patt
August 24, 2016 8:26 PM

I am Eloise Gibson granddaughter and I had not had the pleasure of meeting my uncle Josh or his family... My prayers are with you all.
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A candle was lit by Shinika Patt on August 24, 2016 8:20 PM
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A candle was lit by Steven W. Strycharz, President, Local 2884, Council 94 on August 24, 2016 11:46 AM
Message from Kevin Pettis and Vivian Godley-Pettis
August 24, 2016 11:43 AM

Donna, you and your family are in our prayers.
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A candle was lit by Kevin Pettis and Vivian Godley-Pettis on August 24, 2016 11:41 AM
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A candle was lit by Melissa Woodhouse on August 24, 2016 11:22 AM
Message from Jacqui Savattere
August 23, 2016 3:28 PM

Oh Josh you are walking with Angels now and you were mine. God bless your soul love light and blessings to you and your family. I will miss you. Say Hi to my dad for me.
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A candle was lit by Jacqui Savattere on August 23, 2016 3:25 PM
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A candle was lit by Tania Furtado on August 23, 2016 2:53 PM
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A candle was lit by JANICE SEVENEY R.I.P. GREAT PERSON on August 23, 2016 11:29 AM
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A candle was lit by Valerie Dent on August 23, 2016 8:48 AM
Message from Phil Lagoy
August 22, 2016 3:22 PM

Donna and family, Josh was a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
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