James Payne (Jenks/Jim) Jenkins Jr., 83, of White Stone, passed from this life Thursday, July 1, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Kay; his son, Jimmy; his daughter, Susan (Scott); his granddaughter, Mary, who was the love of his life; his brothers, Bill (Lucylin) and John (Barbara); and a host of special friends and other loving family members.
Jenks graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI) in 1960. He worked for the State of Virginia inspecting dairy farms, Traveler’s Insurance, Norton Food Company and Walmart.
He enjoyed working on Lionel trains, researching the Civil War, and was an active member in the Rappahannock River Railroaders Train Club. Jenks was kind and compassionate to everyone he met. His family would joke with him that he never met a stranger.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to the American Stroke Association or St. James Episcopal Montross Cemetery Fund. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Currie Funeral Home in Kilmarnock. A private graveside service will follow at a later date.
