15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah. Psalm 49:15
Mark Anthony Jenkins was born November 30, 1964, to Edith Olivia Jenkins in Milwaukee, WI.
He received his formal education attending MPS, graduating from Casimir Pulaski High School in Milwaukee, WI. He accepted Christ at an early age.
He was baptized by Pastor Walter Smith and Pastor Leroy Mixon. He moved to the Kansas City Metro area in June 2005 and relocated shortly after the death of his brother, in September 2006. He returned to the area in November 2022.
On February 7, 2024, Mark loss his life.
He is proceeded in death by Mother Edith Olivia (Jenkins) Reed; Adopted father, Sidney Reed Jr; Grandmother, Annie Mary (Hughes) Robinson; Grandfather, Raymond Jenkins; Great Grandfather, Deshazzar Jenkins; Brother, Nick Andre’ Jenkins; one Nephew, Elcindor DeJuan Mixon; favorite Aunt, Agnes Jenkins; Brother-in-law, Melvin Shoats II; Godmother, Ann Dawson, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. On February 14, 2024, one grandson, Lavell Koceja joined his grandfather.
He leaves to cherish his memory one Sister, Karen A.(Reed) Shoats of Bonner Springs, KS; one Daughter, Marticia H Jenkins of Milwaukee, WI; four Sons, Justin Jenkins of Atlanta, GA, Marques Jenkins, Christopher Semon both of Milwaukee, WI and Triston Cade of Columbia MO; two nieces, Tiana Jenkins of Milwaukee, WI; Shauna Elzie of Kansas City, MO; two nephews Qurtez Jenkins of Houston, TX; Dahkeem Butler of Olathe, KS; two godbrothers Jeremy and Jeffrey Dawson; one godsister Jemima Dawson; six grandchildren; four grandnieces, two grandnephews, and host of aunts, uncles, cousins.
Mark loved everyone and tried to stay connected with as many as he could. He loved to update his sister on their life events, sometimes over-sharing. He had a kind heart and a sense of humor. He is greatly missed by all who love him.