MICHAEL JENKINS

September 26, 1990 - June 17, 2022

Michael Anthony Jenkins, 31, of Houston, Texas, passed away, Friday, June 17, 2022, in Houston. He was born on September 26, 1990, in Manchester, Connecticut, to David and Roberta Douglass Jenkins. Michael graduated from Clarksville High School, class of 2009, earning his Bachelor’s in Political Science, Austin Peay State University in 2013.

Michael worked as a public servant for the non-profit Cenikor Foundation in Houston for the past year, increasing their funding by millions of dollars, making it possible to help over a thousand clients. One of Michael’s greatest accomplishments was assisting over a thousand Texans in receiving their COVID benefits. As co-owner of Texas Hometown Strategies with his close friend Bryan Rivera, he was instrumental in political canvassing since 2020.

Michael was dedicated to his faith in the Lord. He was a member of BridgePoint Bible Church and formerly Old River Baptist Church and Spring Creek Baptist Church.

Michael was a loving son, husband, father, brother, and friend to so many. He was intelligent, honest, and analytical in everything that he did. He was passionate about history, geography, government, Pokémon, Harry Potter, Marvel, Back to the Future, and Star Wars. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Michael was preceded in death by grandparents Robert J. Young, Barbara D. Young, and William C. Douglass; cousins Christopher S. Carroll and Hunter Douglass; and Brady S. Jenkins. He leaves behind to cherish his loving memory, wife Jessie Knapp Jenkins of Houston; son Pearce Brannigan Jenkins; parents David and Roberta Jenkins; sisters Megan A. Jenkins and Kiana J. Jenkins; nephew Elias Jenkins; grandmother Barbara A. Douglass of Opelika; godparents Christine Banavige of New Britain and Brian Flanders of Southern Pines; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 5-7pm Friday, June 24, 2022, at Sterling Funeral Home, 1201 S. Main Street in Anahuac. A funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday, June 25, 2022, Old River Baptist Church, 12948 FM 1409 in Old River-Winfree, officiated by Pastor Wes Hinote.

There will be no burial afterward. Michael’s family has honored his wishes and will have him cremated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Michael’s honor to the Cenikor Foundation by visiting www.cenikor.org/donate

Condolences and memories can be shared online at www. sterlingfuneralhome.com