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Jenks, John David, Jr.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

John David Jenks, Jr., age 36, of Roanoke, VA, died on January 12, 2008. Born in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of John D., Sr. & Brenda Wood Jenks. He had a great personality and was a beloved animal lover. John was a very adventurous person who loved going on adventures with Aaron. Imzadi to his beloved Steph. He is survived by his fiancé Stephanie Lewis, of Chester, VA; sisters, Robin A. Brown and fiancé Anthony Oden, of Washington D.C., June Brunk and husband Buddy, of Stewartsville, VA, Lillian Qandil, of Roanoke; brothers, Wes Link and wife Donna, of Christiansburg, Joe Link and wife Laurie, of Roanoke; special brother, Aaron Mutter and wife Amy, of Prince George, VA; god children, Faith and Reagan Mutter; special family, David, Dagmar Lewis and Deleath Rodas; and several nieces, nephews, and great nephews. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 18 at 1 p.m., with interment following at Sunset Memorial Park in Chester, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Richmond Zoo, 8300 Beaver Bridge Road, Moseley, VA 23120. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com


Condolences

Many of you that know me have been expecting me to post here for quite some time, the reason I haven't so far is simple.
It is an impossibility to sum up with mere words what my time with Johnny was, truly it was a gift from God; never before nor ever again will I have a bond with anyone like I had with him, together we were two sides of the same coin.
All the adventures and fun I have had in the past 23 years of my life will now forever be half of what it should be. a large part of my soul is now dead and the world has gotten darker to me, though I will struggle on, never will my life equal the highest points I achieved with Johnny standing there at my side sharing in my life adventures and trials of hardship.
Johnny was in every way shape and form My Brother, I will forevermore miss him and await the day when it is my turn to pass away and he can proudly greet me with "What took you so long man?”
God bless you Johnny I Love and dearly miss you now and forever Aaron Mutter
My children will know you in their hearts and memories

Condolences from Amy, Faith and Reagan Mutter as well.

Posted by: Aaron Mutter at January 19, 2008 11:29 PM

Robin, Joey, and Wesley: I was one of your old childhood neighborhood friends (Rodney's oldest sister). I am sorry to hear of the passing of your brother, Johnny. May God be with all of you, your families, and to Johnny's girlfriend and her family. God Bless.

Posted by: Aleta Coleman at January 19, 2008 11:23 PM

Johnny and I were have been friends for a long time. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. He was always a good friend. I will always remember the good times we had together. You could not have ever met a better person than Johnny. He will be greatly & sadly missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rodney Coleman

Posted by: Rodney Coleman at January 18, 2008 09:22 PM

With the passing of time came changes that did not allow me to remain close friends with Johnny. Although it has been awhile since I last saw him, the fun times that the group of us had are in my memory as if they happened yesterday. Johnny was a kind and giving person who will certainly be missed.

Amy

Posted by: Amy Harrison at January 18, 2008 12:26 PM

I wanted a brother and God gave me you. Thank you for loving my sister and being apart of our family. You gave us happiness and brought a special love when came into our lives. John, I knew the first time I saw the picture of you and Stef on your first date that you were my brother-in-law....I just beam with happiness just knowing then and there Stephanie found a great love.
I will always remeber the first time you called me Sis, I was so happy..I could have floated on air. I have so many wonderful memories of you that I will cherish. I will miss seeing you asleep on the couch when I came home from work on the weekends you visited. I will miss hearing you Stewie ringtone when a friend would call you. I will miss the hugs that gave that seemed to have no end. I will laugh everytime I watch Family Guy a show I know you liked.
Beloved- Yesterday, Today, Forever.
Love you
Sis

Posted by: Deli at January 17, 2008 12:24 PM

Tom and I met Johnnny after Aaron and Amy started dating. He was a very special young man. He and Aaron had a relationship that is very rare. They didn't have to say anything to each other. They could just look and the other one knew what each other was feeling or thinking. He loved my grandchildren (Faith & Reagan) like they were his own. He was a champion for my daughter, Amy. He has been in our home several times and even though he could fill the doorway with his size he was so very kind and quiet. I knew he would always be there for Aaron, Amy and the children. We pray for Steph, her family and for Johnny's family. As my sweet grandchild said (Faith)"don't be sad, Johnny is in heaven with Jesus". Out of the mouth of babies comes the truth we should all remember.

Posted by: Tom & Linda Florence at January 17, 2008 12:19 PM

Jhonny the gental giant.
The son in Law I was sooon to hae, the on who slept on the couth, the one I normally saw on Saturday morning or saturday afternoon, the one who was always there to help me or any one else, the one my Stephanie loved and adored in every way possible. Only one who dare wake Steph up before 2pm, and we would laugh. Jhonny I'll see you some day my son in law. I ask God to look over and protect your brothers and sisters and comfort the for I know they loved you very much. I pray for Aaron and his family. Aaron loved you as a brother whick you were. So jhonny until I see you again in heaven. I love you. The son I never had Love David (dad)
Stephanie's Father.

Posted by: David at January 17, 2008 03:04 AM

How am I going to fill this big hole that is in
my heart,the pain is unbearable.I wish that I
could turn back time and start the day from there.I will miss our Saturday morning chatts over coffee,when everyone else was still asleep.
How we would surf the net together and laugh at
some silly jokes that I got in my emails.How we
would tease Stef about something funny she said
or had done.I know that I will see you again one
day,I look forward to that,becaus then I will have
the man back with me,that I call my Son in Law.
I pray for your family,because the ones I have
met,are hurting so very much,and miss you even more.
Until we meet again at the Masters feet.
all my love Dagmar(mom)
(stef's mom)

Posted by: dagmar lewis at January 16, 2008 11:54 PM

Stephanie, we regret that we never got to meet
John but we know you loved him very much and that his love for you was great. We share in this time of grief with you and the family and pray that the peace of God will engulf you during this difficult time. We love you very much. Oma and Opa

James and Margarete Green
Waco, Texas

Posted by: James and Margarete Green at January 16, 2008 01:28 PM

I'm really sorry for your loss. I worked with Jon on 2nd shift @ Cardinal Glass. I've got to know him and become friends with him over the pass year and a half. It's hard to believe that he is really gone. It doesn't seem real. He is really going to be missed. He may have been soft spoken but you couldn't ask for a better man or friend. He would give you the shirt off his back. But everyone would be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tony Kendrick

Posted by: Tony Kendrick at January 15, 2008 11:36 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. Wes, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Kevin Miles at January 15, 2008 10:10 PM

Wes, Robin and Joey,

So sorry to hear of your loss. You all have surely had more than your fair share of loss and heartache and I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Love you all,

Sonya

Posted by: Sonya Hagan at January 15, 2008 10:48 AM

u were my baby brother but also like my son, u have been with me and nikki and lindsey on and off since mom and john passed. i miss you so much already, i never thought u would be gone b4 me, i would trade places with you in a heartbeat. u were just beginning to experience the true love for which u yearned for, for so many years. i would trade places so you could have the chance to be married, have(adopt) the children you longed for , so much in life you were just getting to do that most of us have taken for granted for so long. i miss you so much, i have so many regrets, i am so sorry, i know my last words to you were that i loved you and yours to me were the same, i know you loved me and i can only hope that you really felt my love for you.i miss you soooo much, what am i going to do now , not being able to hear your voice on the other end of the phone tell me that you were on your way to stephs. im so glad you both found each other... all my love, your big sis robin!!!!!!!

Posted by: robin at January 15, 2008 10:40 AM

I still don't believe your gone but when i go to get a hug from you or a kiss it hits me. You were and always will be my beloved IMZADI
always IMZADI
Love beyond all time and space and galaxies
I will see you again
Stephanie

Posted by: Stephanie at January 14, 2008 03:08 AM

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