ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: JENKINS, MICHAEL A. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: St. Tammany News Published on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://theusgenweb.net/copyright.htm http://theusgenweb.net/la/lafiles.htm ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. =========================================================== JENKINS Michael A. Jenkins passed away Aug. 18, 2010 at the Canon Hospice in Gulfport, Miss. He was 51 years old. He was born May 24, 1959 in Covington to Shelly Jenkins and Shhirley Metcalf Jenkins. He is survived by his mother, Shirley; his brother, Martin Jenkins; daughters Ashley Jenkins Lape and Danielle Jenkins; son Michael Jenkins Jr.; stepdaughter, Nicole Schael and granddaughters, Alexis Lape and Kalisha Cheyanne Miller. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marcus Jenkins. Michael was a red-headed man, who died after a courageous battle with cancer. He had many friends. Michael wanted his body given to medical science and requested it be cremated afterwards. Michael was the kind of man who helped everyone who needed help, and would give his last dollar to someone in need. He was loved by many. Michael's friends are giving him a service followed by a potluck dinner from 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday at 67835 Highway 41, Pearl River, close to Highway 36. For further information, call (985) 863-5462 ===================