Obituary of Cregg James Jenkins Sr.

Cregg James Jenkins was a lover of life. He loved his family; trips to Georgia for family reunions to visit siblings, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins were essential. He loved his children; he talked about them all the time. He loved his wife; they shared special times together. He loved his grandchildren; grandaddy was special. He loved his church family; cooking for them, fellowshipping with them was so important to him. He loved to cook; his meals were legendary. He loved the Lord; he was first and foremost a Christian. Cregg James Jenkins was born on October 21, 1953 to Johnnie James Jenkins and the late Deloris Smith Jenkins Belt in Camilla, Georgia. He was the oldest of four: Johnnie (deceased), Michael and Zandra. Cregg was educated in the public school system of Columbus Georgia and graduated from Spencer High School. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force where he served in the Fire Department for over ten years. While serving in the Air Force he received the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with One Oak Leaf Cluster, and the National Defense Service Medal. He furthered his education at Los Angeles Community College. Cregg moved to New Jersey after his discharge from the Air Force where he had been employed as a bus driver, over the road truck driver, and a driver with Uber. He established a personal driving service where his patrons became family. Trips to the cruise lines with his pastors or New York with Ms. Veronica brought joy to them and to him. He loved to drive. Cregg accepted the Lord as his personal savior at an early age. He served the Lord in Columbus, Georgia singing in the choir and serving as a junior deacon. Cregg continued to serve the Lord as he was stationed both in the United States and abroad. He has been ministered to by Pastor Kevin Elsey for over twenty years as a member of Ambassadors Christian Church. Chef Cregg, as he is affectionately known, lead the Culinary Arts Ministry (a part of the Hospitality Ministry) at Ambassadors Christian Church. Cregg has always loved to cook. He pursued his passion by completing OIC's Culinary Arts Program. His passion for cooking extends to all aspects of his life; he barbecued in the winter, cooked meals for family gatherings, and made sure his mother-in-law was well fed. He departed this life on December 5, 2020 after a brief illness. Cregg was predeceased by his mother, Deloris Belt; his brother, Johnnie; and his brother-in-law, Robert Diggs. Cregg leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memories: his wife, Cathleen; his children - Jucarlo Baker, Christopher Jenkins, Creig Jenkins, Jr. and Hamisi Tarrant; his grandchildren - Brittane, Morgan, Christian, Alexis, Christopher Jr., Dakodah, Trell, Lenayah, Lenasja, Sekou, Nnemdi and David; his father, Johnnie James Jenkins; his siblings - Zandra Morrow and Michael Jenkins; his aunt & uncle, George and Barbara Smith; son-in-law, Larry Baker; daughters-in-law - Tanya, Larrisha and Maria; brothers-in-law - George W. Saxon and Zackery Morrow; sisters-in-law - Tina Saxon, Gloria Diggs, Annie Jenkins; his mother-in-law, Ethernell Saxon; nieces and nephews - Gregory, Priscilla, Wanda, Keonee, Keandra, Zachary, Jonell, Keanna, Cynthia, Danny, Monique; his Ambassadors Christian Church family; his Kroc family; special friends, Dottie, Rodney, Marie and Miss Veronica and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation on Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. A Service will be held by invite only due to the current restrictions with COVID-19 In lieu of flowers, you can donate to Camden City Salvation Army Kroc Center 1865 Harrison Ave, Camden, NJ 08105 http://www.camdenkroccenter.org