James Jenks

James Dexter Jenks of Hastings passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022. Jim was born December 29, 1948 in Clare, Michigan to the late Clyde E. and Urvena N. (Bell) Jenks Sr. He graduated from Waverly High School Class of 1966 and attended Lansing Community College. Jim worked for Woodman Plumbing for a number of years and his career as a plumber spanned four decades. James was a member of the NRA, Michigan United Conservation Club and the Barry County Conservation Club. Jim was proud of the fact that he was recognized as one of the Governor’s 20 Top Michigan rifle and pistol marksmen while serving in the Michigan Army National Guard.
He is survived by his brother, John (Bonnie) Jenks along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by sisters, Jane Smith and Nancy Spague and brother, Jerome Jenks.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with Pastor Deano Lamphere of the Nashville Baptist Church, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will take place at the Hosmer Cemetery, Barry County, Michigan. Memorial contributions in Jim’s name may be given to the Mackinaw Center, 140 W. Main Street, Midland, Michigan 48640 (https://www.mackinac.org/donate?source=MCPP/header). Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com.