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John Artis Jenkins, Sr., 87,  of 3885 River Rd., Vanceboro died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at VA Medical Center, Durham.

Friends may express condolences at the residence. A family visitation is 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Saturday at Oscar's Mortuary and  Mr. Jenkins will lie in state until 4:00 PM.

His funeral service is 3:00 PM, Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel 1700 Oscar Drive.  The interment will follow at the John & Julia D. Jenkins Cemetery, Vanceboro.

He is survived by his wife, Julia Dillahunt Jenkins of the home; one son, John Artis Jenkins, Jr., Seattle, Washington; two daughters, Cuba Jenkins Combs, Ft. Washington, MD, Julia Jenkins Jones, Grimesland, NC; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
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  • Wednesday, February 20, 2019
    Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
    ~ Oscars Mortuary
  • Thursday, February 21, 2019
    I was deeply sadden by the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. I will always have you in my prayers.
    ~ JUDY WHITEHURST   GREENVILLE, NC
  • Thursday, February 21, 2019
    I am sadden to hear about the lost of my dear uncle. I'm sending my sincere condolences and love to my family. God Bless you all. Love Always, Rosemary Warner and Family
    ~ Rosemary Warner   Garner, NC
  • Thursday, February 21, 2019
    I remember my grandmother (Mary Pollock) talking about her bother John, I never really got a chance to get to know him when I was little, but I will be praying for Aunt Julia and the rest of the family. Hold on to God unchaining hand, he is our strength. Trust in the Lord with all of your heart! May God Keep you all, First Lady Merna Hargrove from Faith to Faith Christian Ministries Hope Mills, NC
    ~ Merna Hargrove   Hope Mills, NC
  • Thursday, February 21, 2019
    I am sadden to hear about the loss of my dear uncle. I'm sending my sincere condolences and love to my family. God Bless you all. Love Always, Rosemary Warner and Family
    ~ Rosemary Warner   Raleigh, NC
  • Friday, February 22, 2019
    With heartfelt sympathy. May the God of tender mercy (Psalms 83:18) grant the family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow (2Cor.1:2-4).
    ~ King family   Vanceboro, NC
  • Friday, February 22, 2019
    I am sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. I hope the family will find some comfort and strength in Jesus promise of the earthly resurrection(Acts 24:15)and the renewed Paradise earth, where death will be no more and no family will mourn the death of a loved one.-Revelation 21:3,4;John 5:28,29;Luke 23:43. may GOD(Psalms 83:18)grant you peace and comfort now, during this grievous time.-Matthew 5:4.
    ~ M Jones   New Bern, NC
  • Friday, February 22, 2019
    My condolences to the family. May JEHOVAH GOD (Psalms 83:18) the "God of all comfort" (2nd Corinthians 1:3 and 4), give you the comfort you need now and afterwards.
    ~ CE Collins   Beaufort, NC
  • Saturday, February 23, 2019
    Please know that I am with you and your family in spirit at this time. My prayers are with you and your Family.
    ~ Mr. & Mrs Henry Bryant   New Bern,, NC
  • Saturday, February 23, 2019
    My prayers are with you and your Family. The family of your cousin, Mrs. Pearl Jones.
    ~ Ms.Rosetta Kornegay & Siblings   New Bern, NC
  • Sunday, February 24, 2019
    To the family and friends: We're so sorry to hear you are mourning the recent loss of your loved one.  May you find strength  and comfort from the words of Psalms 46:1 which reads: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress." Our loving God is there for us if we ask for his help (1 John 5:14). He didn't intend for us to grow old and die.  He thus has made the SURE promise of a resurrection RIGHT HERE ON EARTH when it is restored to a beautiful paradise (Psalms 37:9-11, 29; Acts 24:15; Isaiah 55;11). Can you see yourself welcoming back to life your loved ones? What a joy it will bring all of us.  You can go online to JW.ORG and find out more about this resurrection.
    ~ R&R Lopez
  • Sunday, February 24, 2019
    We would like to take this moment to send our condolences to Mrs Julia and there family. Mr John played a role in mine and my husbands lives. We learned some great lessons from him as well as him being a fixture in our small community. He will be greatly missed. R.I.P. Mr john, you have gained your wings.
    ~ Dallas and Libby Brown   Vamceboro, NC
  • Saturday, February 23, 2019
    Ms. Jenkins, my condolences to you and your family in the loss of your husband. Hold on to your memories and know that he is just a thought away.
    ~ Jacqulyn Garris Peterson   Vanceboro, NC
  • Sunday, March 31, 2019
    May God grant you and your family peace! Love you all! Sorry for your loss!
    ~ Clara Hyman Campbell   Lithonia, GA