James Walter Jenkins of Knob Noster, Missouri and Littlefork, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Decatur Morgan Hospital in Decatur, Alabama, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 30, 1953 in Warrensburg, Missouri, the son of Albert and Evelyn Jenkins.

Jim had many careers over the years. He worked with his father Albert building houses before he proudly served in the US Army. He finally selected a long term career as an over-the-road truck driver in his mid-twenties. He was involved in an accident while in the sleeper section of the truck in the early 80s which ultimately led to an opportunity that changed his life.

He moved back to Missouri and attended an electronics trade school. In February of 1985, he started working for George P. Reintjes where he became part of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. The company changed names to Hi-Tech Weld Overlay Group in 2015. At the time of his passing, Jim had been employed by the company for 36 years and currently worked as a Project Manager for them. He partially retired in 2019 and loved to spend his time fishing, hunting, and surrounded by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, John and Jerry.

Jim is survived by his children Ruth (Chris) Adams of Knob Noster, Jared (Rachael) Jenkins of Columbia; sister Janet Rensing (Vince Cole); grandchildren Aaron, Charles, Alex, Aison, Aidrey, and Alister; aunt Ann Jenkins; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Sweeneey-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg, Missouri. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to his grandchildren's college funds and can be made payable to Ruth Adams.