Celebrating the life of
Homer Curtis Jenkins, Jr.
May 28, 1934 - April 07, 2015
Homer Curtis Jenkins, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at his home on Whitemarsh Island at the age of 80. Homer was born on May 28, 1934 in Webster County, GA to the late Homer Curtis Jenkins, Sr. and Nancy Hearon. He was born and raised on a peanut farm in Webster County, GA. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. He returned home after his military service and joined the Georgia Department of Revenue as a revenue agent. He retired after 38 years of service as a Captain. He moved to Savannah in 1957 and married Mayme Stormes Orrel in 1959.
Homer was a long time member of various local organizations including the Masonic Lodge in Thunderbolt, GA. and he also served as a member of the Georgia Peace Officer's Association. He was also a member of the Alee Shrine.
He began working on the waterfront in February 1965 as a Clerk and Checker in ILA Local 1475 with continuous service for 50 years. Homer loved to spend time at his farm in Webster County. He raised cattle and was an active and proud peanut farmer.
Homer was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister: Woodrow, Dolph, Bill, Harold and Nina. He leaves behind a sister, Dorothy Wallace from Madison, GA and a sister-in-law, Helen Whatley of Macon. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mayme Stormes, and four children. They include his daughter, Kim Meyers and husband Jeff and his three sons, Curtis Jenkins and Shirley, Glenn Jenkins and Sandy, and Chris Jenkins and Candace. He will also be sadly missed by his nine grandchildren: Ashley Cohn, Cory Cohn, Courtney Manson, Ivey Jenkins, Morgan Jenkins, Samuel Jenkins, Sarah Jenkins, Robbie Jenkins and Abigail Jenkins. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks.
The graveside service will be Friday, April 10, 2015 at 10 AM at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances can be made to a charity of your choice in his memory.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
I am so very sorry as I just heard from my brother today of Homer's passing. Stormes, I hope and pray you that you will remember the wonderful years you two had together. I am extremely sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times. Love,
- Wally & Katie Orrel, Darien, GA
Stormsie and Family I am so sorry for your loss. Homer was a good man and will be missed by all the lives he touched.
- Kathie Bauer, Estill, SC
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry for your loss.
- Mike,Yvonne,Beth & Mickey Feltovic, Thunderbolt, Ga
Very sorry for your loss. He is such an inspiration to us all. Jenann and Billy Remeta
- William and Jenann Remeta, Tybee Island, GA
Deepest condolences at the passing of Homer. He was a good man.
- Michael Grant & Family , Savannah , GA
Deepest condolences at the passing of Homer. He was a good man.
- Michael Grant & Family , Savannah , GA
So sorry to hear that Homer passed away, your family are in our thoughts and prayers
- John and Patty Waters, savannah, Georgia
I am sorry to learn of Homer's passing. He was always a great neighbor in the Centerpoint community in Webster County and very kind to me personally.
- Dave Wills, Preston, GA
So saddened to hear of Mr. Jenkins passing and my prayers are with the Jenkins family. But what beautiful memories are evoked by seeing long lost friends. As if yesteryear was just yesterday and we had not a care. Bless the Jenkins family, may you have the peace and comfort you need at this time and know Homer C. Jenkins Lived Respected and Dies Regretted.
- Billy W Fields Jr. , Savannah, GA
I truly appreciated Homer's kindness when I was trying to make my hours with the checker's union. He always had a kind word and an incredibly positive outlook. I also had a great appreciation for his friendship with Otis. I will miss him, and think of him often.
- Steve Carroll, Savannah, GA
We are both so very saddened by the loss of Homer. The Jenkins family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
- John & Kathy Gaudry Cliett, Metter, GA
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Jenkins. Keeping all the family in our thoughts and prayers. We know he will be greatly missed.
- Stephen and Mark Traylor; Martha Tatum, Glennville, GA
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Homer. We pray that God will comfort you all in the days ahead and the precious memories of your times with him will help fill the empty days ahead.
- Ronald and Bonnie Warren, Reidsville, GA
Stormsie and Family - We were so sorry to read about Homer. Please accept our sincere condolences.
- Cathy and Irvin Levine, Savannah, GA
Your loss is felt by all of us. We have lots of fond memories of Homer both on and off the the docks. Our prayers are with you all.
- Mike,Dean,Patrick and Erin Lowe, Tybee Island, Ga
Stormy and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God give you comfort and the peace you need to deal with your loss for days to come. Curtis Jr. will always hold a special place in our hearts.
- Sonny and Alicia Jenkins, Preston, GA
Our prayers are with the family. Mr. Homer will be missed around the Parrott, Weston, Centerpoint area.
- Bartho Harris Jr., Parrott, GA
This is a very sad day for a lot of people. There's very few one of a kinds,and Homer was ONE of a kind. He will be missed by many.
- Michael Fields, Pooler, Ga.
I am so very sorry as I just heard from my brother today of Homer's passing. Stormes, I hope and pray you that you will remember the wonderful years you two had together. I am extremely sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times. Love,
- Wally & Katie Orrel, Darien, GA
Stormsie and Family I am so sorry for your loss. Homer was a good man and will be missed by all the lives he touched.
- Kathie Bauer, Estill, SC
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry for your loss.
- Mike,Yvonne,Beth & Mickey Feltovic, Thunderbolt, Ga
Very sorry for your loss. He is such an inspiration to us all. Jenann and Billy Remeta
- William and Jenann Remeta, Tybee Island, GA
Deepest condolences at the passing of Homer. He was a good man.
- Michael Grant & Family , Savannah , GA
Deepest condolences at the passing of Homer. He was a good man.
- Michael Grant & Family , Savannah , GA
So sorry to hear that Homer passed away, your family are in our thoughts and prayers
- John and Patty Waters, savannah, Georgia
I am sorry to learn of Homer's passing. He was always a great neighbor in the Centerpoint community in Webster County and very kind to me personally.
- Dave Wills, Preston, GA
So saddened to hear of Mr. Jenkins passing and my prayers are with the Jenkins family. But what beautiful memories are evoked by seeing long lost friends. As if yesteryear was just yesterday and we had not a care. Bless the Jenkins family, may you have the peace and comfort you need at this time and know Homer C. Jenkins Lived Respected and Dies Regretted.
- Billy W Fields Jr. , Savannah, GA
I truly appreciated Homer's kindness when I was trying to make my hours with the checker's union. He always had a kind word and an incredibly positive outlook. I also had a great appreciation for his friendship with Otis. I will miss him, and think of him often.
- Steve Carroll, Savannah, GA
We are both so very saddened by the loss of Homer. The Jenkins family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
- John & Kathy Gaudry Cliett, Metter, GA
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Jenkins. Keeping all the family in our thoughts and prayers. We know he will be greatly missed.
- Stephen and Mark Traylor; Martha Tatum, Glennville, GA
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Homer. We pray that God will comfort you all in the days ahead and the precious memories of your times with him will help fill the empty days ahead.
- Ronald and Bonnie Warren, Reidsville, GA
Stormsie and Family - We were so sorry to read about Homer. Please accept our sincere condolences.
- Cathy and Irvin Levine, Savannah, GA
Your loss is felt by all of us. We have lots of fond memories of Homer both on and off the the docks. Our prayers are with you all.
- Mike,Dean,Patrick and Erin Lowe, Tybee Island, Ga
Stormy and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God give you comfort and the peace you need to deal with your loss for days to come. Curtis Jr. will always hold a special place in our hearts.
- Sonny and Alicia Jenkins, Preston, GA
Our prayers are with the family. Mr. Homer will be missed around the Parrott, Weston, Centerpoint area.
- Bartho Harris Jr., Parrott, GA
This is a very sad day for a lot of people. There's very few one of a kinds,and Homer was ONE of a kind. He will be missed by many.
- Michael Fields, Pooler, Ga.
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
