Rubin Thomas

Jenkins

Mr. Rubin Jenkins age 87 of Griffin passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Funeral arrangements and full obituary will be announced later by Burden's Funeral Home.

Obituary

Mr. Rubin Thomas Jenkins was born on January 26, 1935, to the union of the late George Jenkins Sr. and the late Bertha S. Jenkins in Barnesville, Georgia. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was united with East Mt. Sinai Baptist Church; and he received his formal education in the Lamar County School System in Barnesville, Georgia.

Although Mr. Rubin wasn't legally employed by any company, he was a well-known pillar in the community. He was always lending a helping hand to those he encountered whether friend, family, or stranger. In his leisure time he enjoyed watching Westerns, being around those he loved, eating honey buns, and he loved drinking Coca-Cola.

On Sunday, March 27, 2022, Mr. Rubin Thomas Jenkins was called home to be with the Lord and rejoin his Heavenly family. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" reminds us that although we are deeply saddened by the loss of our loved one, the Lord will bless us with peace and comfort during our time of mourning. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. George Jenkins Sr. and Mrs. Bertha S. Jenkins; siblings, Helen L. Welch, Robert Jenkins, Clearence Jenkins, and George Jenkins Jr.; and grandson, Laderrion Q. Underwood.

Mr. Rubin Thomas Jenkins leaves his memories to be cherished in the hearts of his daughter, Tomekia Underwood; brother, Samuel (Rosenell) Moreland; sisters, Alma (Nathaniel) Perry, Linda (Alvin) Phelps, and Jenette Jenkins; granddaughters, Zikarra S. Underwood and Zakirra B. Underwood; sister in-laws, Mattie Jenkins, Lillie Nelson, Mandy Stewart, Barbara Hill, and Vivian J. Smith; and 7 great grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that love him and will miss him dearly.