Timothy Kelvin Jenkins was born on November 28, 1960 to John L. and Melba Jenkins in Winter Haven, FL. He passed away on July 17, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Hospital.

Tim (or TJ as he was known to many) enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, coaching little league baseball and spending time with family. The happiest times in his life were his marriage to Melodee and becoming a father. TJ was proud to be an organ donor.

He is survived by his wife Melodee A. Jenkins, son Cole E. Jenkins, daughter Morgan B. Jenkins (Ashley Skerry), sister Dianne Jenkins (Jimmy Wherry), niece Jenn Betancort (Matt), nephew Tip Jenkins (Lindsay), honorary sons Nathan Beall and Tristan Lisenby and honorary grandson Nik Beall.

A Celebration of Life will be held at later date.