Max "Eastside" Eulace Jenkins

Max “Eastside” Eulace Jenkins, 79, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his residence in Suffolk. He was born on October 11, 1936 to the late Catherine Saunders Jenkins and Booker T. Jenkins. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Hodges Jenkins; two brothers, Booker L. “B.J.” Jenkins and Bernard Jenkins. Max was a graduate of Nansemond County Training School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. Attended Paul D. Camp Community College. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Base in Portsmouth, Virginia. Max was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church where he was a member of the Men’s Fellowship Ministry. He was a member of the Tiger Riders Motorcycle Club, DAV, Club 55 and Southeastern Biker Association. He leaves to celebrate his life a devoted nephew, Michael Jenkins; daughter, Minister Syveria (Jeannie) Jordan (James) of Jacksonville, NC; ten grandchildren, Courtney, Meshon, Martin, Jr, Mya, Marc, Martinique, Marquis, Marshade, Alaysa and Carla; Martin “Night time” Anderson who was reared as a son of Suffolk, VA; three sisters, Gladys Jenkins and Ellen Jenkins both of Suffolk and Sandra Talley of Forestville, MD; four brothers, Ronald Jenkins(Roxie) of Waldorf, MD, Terry Jenkins (Cathy) of Franklin, VA, Jesse Grant (Patricia) of Effort,PA and Larry Grant of Franklin, VA. A devoted friend and caregiver, Claudine Johnson of Suffolk; a special close lifelong friend, Alexander (Sonny) Blizzard of Suffolk, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A wake will be held from 2-4p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 125 County Street. A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2016 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 6100 Holy Neck Road Suffolk. Rev. Dr. William L. Lang will deliver the eulogy. He will be laid to rest at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Condolences to the Jenkins family may be extended to www.crockerfuneralhome.com. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Max "Eastside" Eulace Jenkins, please visit our flower store.