Sebon Joshua (S.J.) Jenkins

Sebon Joshua (S.J.) Jenkins, 97, Springfield, Ark., departed this life June 27, 2013. He was born January 9, 1916 to the late Robert and Martha Jenkins in Springfield, Ark. S.J. was married to Pearlie Criswell, who preceded him in death along with his parents and four siblings. S.J. leaves to cherish his memory, one sister, Anna Lee Spearman; nieces Albessie Thompson, Edith (Columbus) Brown; Martha Smith and Cheryl (Johnny) Tyson; goddaughter, Ann Wade; nephews, Theodis Thompson, Felix (Janette) Thompson, Daryl Spearman. Funeral services; 11 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2013, Holly Springs Baptist Church, 103 Wild Turkey Road, Holly Springs, Ark. Family visitation one hour prior to services. Interment Holly Springs Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway. 327-1124 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.