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JINKS, Simon Simon Jinks, 77, former mayor pro tem for the Town of Yemassee and business entrepreneur, died Sunday, April 12th in the Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Beaufort, SC. The hours of visitation will be held on Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, YEMASSEE, SC. Funeral services will be held on Thursday 1:00 p.m. in Mt. Carmel Baptist Center, Ridgeland, SC with burial in the Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Yemassee, SC. Born March 4, 1932, Colleton County, SC,he was a son of the late Lucy Roberts Jinks and Henry Jinks, Sr. He attended the public schools of Colleton County, SC. At an early age he became a member of the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Yemassee, SC where he has served in various capacities. His early employment was with Murray, Inc. of Augusta, GA and the Depot at Parris Island, SC. In 1962, he would began a lifetime career of entrepreneurship when he purchased the Jinks Grocery Store of Yemassee, SC. Numerous businesses would evolved from this beginning: In the years preceding his retirement, he would culimate his efforts in the first mini-mall operation in Yemassee. Mr. Jinks retired from his business operations in August 2002. In addition, he engaged in a large farming operation for numerous years. He served as operational manager in the restoration of the Auld Brass Plantation, Yemassee, SC. A community political activist, he served on the Town Council of Yemassee for 33 years and held the office of mayor pro tem for several years. Other affiliations were with the Beaufort County Board of Development where he was instrumental in bringing industry into the Yemassee area, namely, the former Yemassee Manufacturing Company and Le-Creuset, Inc. He was a man of great dedicaiton, integrity, and ambition. He took great pride in the leisure activities of hunting and fishing and belonged to numerous hunting and fishing clubs. Survivors are: his wife of 53 years, Wilhelmena Jinks, four daughters, Martha (Ronald) Cole, Ladson, SC, Cynthia Habersham, Laverne (Harold) McKinney, and Christy Jinks, all of Yemassee, SC; his son Jordan (Shauna) Jinks, Yemassee, SC; his son, Pherez Adams, preceded him in death; and adopted son, Alphonso Hamilton, Walterboro, SC his brother, Sherman (Jacqueline) Jinks; brothers , Henry Jinks and Sonny Jinks, and sister, Mary Jinks, preceded him in death;nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Apr. 15, 2009.

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John Roberts

April 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marcella Robinson

April 19, 2009

My thoughts and prays are with the Jinks family.

William H Ladson

April 18, 2009

We, the Ladson family of the late Abraham/Alice Ladson share in the lostof a dear cousin. He will be missed. JJ hang tight Bro!

MSG Jerome Hayes

April 18, 2009

To my family, I am very sorry to hear about the departing of one of my greatest friend. I will always miss my wonderful conversations with him. Although I am presently in Kuwait right now, my prayers go out to the entire Jinks family. Always rember, he is now in the hands of God's. May God bless and watch over you all.

Greg Garrett

April 17, 2009

Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,from our family to yours.

Pernell Martin

April 17, 2009

My prayers go out to the entire Jinks family. I pray for your strength in this time of sorrow. May the rememberance of his love continue to live in your hearts and know that God is for ever there with you.

Samuella Williams-Holmes

April 16, 2009

Our prayers are with the Jinks family at this time. How well we remember coming to Jinks as children. Yammassee was coming to Mr.Jinks store.God Bless you all in your time of sorrow. The granchildren of Sarah & Barney Wilcox- Charleston, SC

Cheryl Jackson

April 16, 2009

We all will greatly miss Uncle Simon. Aunt Menia, as we so affectionately refer to you, Elaine, Lavern, Chirsty and J.J. we want you all to know that we (Bobby, Maryann and family) will be there for you.
We love you all

Pastor Gregory & Jeanette Brunson

April 16, 2009

To The Jinks Family:

When someone we love passes away,
We ache, but we go on;
Our dear departed would want us to heal.
After they are gone.

Grief is a normal way to mend
The anguish and pain in our hearts;
We need time to remember and time to mourn;
Before the recovery starts.

Please draw together to recuperate,
As you go through this period of sorrow;
Help each other, with tender care
To find a brighter tomorrow.

With Heartfelt Sympathy!

kimberly betties

April 16, 2009

jordan,this is your classmate Ms.Kimberly Betties sending you my condolences from me and my family. E-mail address kimberly [email protected].... Prayer are with you and the entire family

Jerome/Carolyn Goode

April 16, 2009

Christy and your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Patricia Mungin

April 16, 2009

To Mrs. Jinks and the family, we have known your family for so long, we want now to let you know that we share in your lost.
May God be your comfort. You are in our prayers. The family of Elizabeth Murray Green

Emma Dixon (Mungin)

April 16, 2009

My deepest sympathy. Prayers are with your family.
Emma Dixon & Family, daughter of Elizabeth Murray, Greene

Gloria Williams

April 16, 2009

Auntie Wilhelmenia, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love Gloria and Family, Tampa,Fl

Iliene Braziel

April 15, 2009

My deepest sympathy, I love you and I wish that I could be there with my family. But be encouraged auntie and know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. Also to be absent in the body is to be present with the lord. Love Iliene (sister) Mary's daughter.

C. Delon Buckner-Bowman

April 15, 2009

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; / To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.” JJ, Mrs Jinks, Mike,and the rest of the family, Our prayers are with you during the loss of a phenomenal pillar of Hampton, Beaufort, and Colleton County lines. I salute you for having possessed a man that beamed integrity beyond measure, inspiration and moral pearls of wisdom often shared, and the best lunchmeat,pudding, red rine chees w/ cookies,and other meats and cookies served in the world. My family mourns with you and wishes that we could be there but please know that we have you in pur prayers. We love you, The Buckners and Bowmans

ROGER AND RUTH BRITT

April 15, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mark & Scher Smalls

April 15, 2009

Deas. Cole our prayers go out to you and your entire family during this time of bereavement.

Brenda Wyche

April 15, 2009

May the good Lord bless each and everyone of my family! My deepest sympathy goes out to my Dear Auntie Wilhelmena Jinks! Love always! Brenda Wyche and family from Georgia

Jeff Rillorta

April 15, 2009

My thought and prayers are with you, Christy and your family!

Tim Martin

April 15, 2009

With deepest sympathy. May the Good Lord keep you (Laverne) and the rest of your family in his loving care.

Adele Lehman

April 15, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

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