James Alexander Jenkins, age 71, of Fairmont, NC passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

He was born October 24, 1951 in Robeson County, NC to the late Clayton Armon Jenkins and the late Barbara Floyd Jenkins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Courtney Jenkins.

Mr. Jenkins is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Jenkins of Nashville, NC; a brother, Clayton A. Jenkins, Jr. (Hope) of Archer Lodge, NC; a sister, Jill Collins (Sammy) of Conway, SC; five grandchildren, Haley Irving, Katelyn Irving, Tyler Griffin, Tyson Edwards, and Alexis Edwards.

A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Floyd Memorial Cemetery 1549 Marion Stage Rd. Fairmont, NC. Family will visit with friends following the service at the graveside.

Flowers are appreciated, but the family prefers contributions be made to the American Heart Association or SPCA-in memory of Jimmy Jenkins.