Jasper Calvin Jenkins Jr. of Huntsville, AL died peacefully on August 26th, 2020 at the age of 88 with family by his side. Mr. Jenkins was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee and then attended Howard College (Samford University) where he studied music. He served in the United States Army before returning to Alabama to pursue a career in music education. Mr. Jenkins was a high school choir director for many years before being called into the administration roll. He has a master’s degree from the University of Alabama in Education Administration and became the Principal of Lee High School in Huntsville, Alabama until he retired in 1983. Mr. Jenkins is a lifelong diehard Alabama fan (ROLL TIDE!). Sports were a big part of his life and he loved football, golf, and baseball. He will be remembered for his quick-witted humor, his loving caring spirit, and his beautiful baritone voice.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jasper Calvin Jenkins Sr., mother, Lexie Louemma McDaniel Jenkins, stepmother, Mable Jenkins, and several brothers and sisters. Mr. Jenkins is survived by his daughter, Melody Jenkins Harwell (Kevin) of Huntsville; granddaughters, Brittney Liebbe (Greg) of Daphne, Alabama, and Ashley Jolley (Joe) of Albertville Alabama; and great-granddaughter, Aleya Jolley.
A memorial service will be held on Monday September 14th at Holmes Street United Methodist Church in Huntsville, Alabama. Family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. with a celebration of life service to follow at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or Holmes Street United Methodist Church.
