Matthew Jenkins, a honorable husband, father and man. Honorably Discharged U.S. Army Sergeant, Vietnam U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Married Adelle Marie Costa, on May 20th, 1984, Martha-Mary Chapel, Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan. Adelle and Matthew were blessed with one son; Matthew Franklin Jenkins, born in July, 1989. Adelle and Matthew were married for over 25 years, until Adelle went to Heaven in 2010.
Background
Matthew Jenkins was born on December 26, 1950 in Trenton, Michigan. His parents were; Herbert Franklin Jenkins, and Essie Belle (Franklin) Jenkins, who lived in the housing projects on Bassett Street in Detroit. The family lived in abject poverty.
His siblings were; Veronica Takacs, Frances Hurst, Bobby Gene Jenkins, Raymond Herbert Jenkins, Shirley Ann Qualls and Sherry Darlene Loniewski. Matthew was the youngest of seven children born to Essie and Herbert Jenkins. Matthew was the only child born to this family that served in combat. He was also the only child born into this family that attended College.
Education
Logan Elementary School, Detroit, Michigan. Moved to Dearborn, Michigan. Attended Maples Junior High School in Dearborn for approximately one year. Fordson High School Graduate, 1969. Part time student, Henry Ford College, 1969. Drafted into U.S. Army. Vietnam Combat 1970-1971. Graduated from William Tyndale College, Farmington Hills, Michigan, BA (Magna Cum Laude). Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia, MA.
Served Honorably for 6 years in the U.S. Army, including Vietnam, Combat, Sergeant
William Tyndale College, BA, Magna Cum Laude
Issued a United States Patent from the USPTO
Patent #6295658
Certified, Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
Grand Master, B.C. Yu
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Master of Arts (MA), Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
Religion
Christian. Jesus - is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. The ONLY way into the Kingdom of God is through Jesus Christ, whom I trust, and proclaim as my Savior and Lord.
Politics
Constitutional Conservative. Second Amendment advocate.
Views
My worldview is from a Judeo-Christian perspective, which the United States of America and its Constitution were originally founded upon. I believe in a capitalistic form of government, without hindrance or interference from the federal government. I believe in an individual working hard and doing the best one possibly can to improve one's own life.
I abhor a dictatorial form of government, communism, socialism and atheism as being evil and contrary to the Creator's vision for mankind.
Quotations:
"Whether you think you can - or you think you can't, you're right" Henry Ford
"Chop your own wood - and it will warm you twice" Thoreau
"Seek ye first, the Kingdom of God - and all of His righteousness, and all things shall be added unto you". Matthew 6 v 33
Membership
Lifetime Member; National Rifle Association (NRA).
American Association of Christian Counselors Member
The Federalist Society Member
Liberty University Alumni
Etc, etc, etc.
Howard Bloomer Building,
Livernois Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
Boys Clubs of America
,
United States
1956 - 1964
Honorable Member
Vietnam Veterans of America
,
United States
1979 - 2016
Lifetime Member
National Rifle Association
,
United States
2001 - 2016
Member
The Federalist Society
,
United States
2010 - 2016
American Association of Christian Counselors
,
United States
2013 - 2016
Graduate Alumni
Liberty University
,
United States
2013 - 2016
Member
Military Order of Purple Heart
,
United States
2001 - 2016
Member
American Legion
,
United States
2001 - 2016
Member
John Birch Society
,
United States
1987 - 2016
Dearborn, Michigan
Fordson High School Alumni
,
United States
1969 - 2016
American Numismatic Association (ANA)
,
United States
2001 - 2016
Undergrad Alumni
William Tyndale College Alumni
,
United States
1995 - 2016
Volunteer;
No Veteran Dies Alone (NVDA) Hospice program.
VA Medical Center Voluntary Service Member
,
United States
2009 - 2016
Member
Gun Owners of America
,
United States
2009 - 2016
Certified Black Belt,
Grand Master BC Yu
TaeKwonDo America Member
,
United States
1995 - 2016
Personality
Honorable, dependable, and honest. Do not use alcohol, or drugs. Life long learner. Quiet, introspective, semi-introvert and genuine. Sincere, caring and altruistic. Determined, stubborn and relentless for a worthy cause. Loyal in life and love. Best things in life - are not things!
Physical Characteristics:
6'2" 185 lbs.
In good shape, for an old guy. Black belt in martial arts, and I love tennis.
Quotes from others about the person
If you don't want to know what he thinks, don't ask him!
Interests
Martial Arts Black Belt, Tennis, chess, piano, smooth jazz, classical music, antiques, reading.
Philosophers & Thinkers
Jesus of Nazareth
Albert Einstein
Socrates
Politicians
Abraham Lincoln
Ronald Reagan
Writers
Paul
Artists
Da Vinci
Sport & Clubs
Hockey, Detroit Red Wings
Athletes
Mickey Mantle
Joe Louis
Music & Bands
Eclectic.
Connections
Married: Adelle Marie Costa, on May 20, 1984 at Martha-Mary Chapel, Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan. Widower since 2010.
Children: Matthew Franklin Jenkins, DOB; July, 1989.
Father:
Herbert Franklin Jenkins
Dad passed away in Detroit, Michigan on 16 April 1962 from a heart attack, he was 58 years of age. He is interred at Acacia Park Cemetery in Michigan. He is pictured on the right (white shirt), with his brother Ira, and nephew Sonny Jenkins.
Mother:
Essie (Franklin) Jenkins
Mom passed away on 24 March 1992, she was 83. She was a wonderful mother and a true Christian woman. She is interred at Acacia Park Cemetery, Michigan.
The picture of Mom was taken at 4472 Raymond Street, Dearborn Hts, Michigan. The flowers were sent to her by her son; Matthew Jenkins in 1971, while in Vietnam.
Spouse:
Adelle Marie Costa-Jenkins
Adelle . . . I was married to my best friend for over 25, short years. Sweet Adelle passed away from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on the 25th of March 2010, after suffering for nine years. She was 49 years of age. She is interred at Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery, Flat Rock, Michigan. I'm anxiously awaiting our meeting again, sweetheart!
child:
Matthew Franklin Jenkins
My Son
My Friend
A Good Man!
Photographer, carpenter, decent human being.
Brother:
Bobby Gene Jenkins
Brother Bob passed away in 1996, at the age of 62 from lung cancer. He smoked cigarettes for over 40 years. He is interred at Michigan Memorial Cemetery, Flat Rock, Michigan. Bob was a good man, husband, father and provider.
Nephew & Friend:
Michael Lee Hurst
Mike and I grew up together, we went to the Boys Club Building in Detroit, nearly every day. We were like brothers, real close buddies.
While struggling with alcohol, Michael shot himself to death in 1992, he was 45 years of age. He is interred at Acacia Park Cemetery, Michigan. Michael is greatly loved and missed.
Friend & Patriot:
Jacob Benedict Babin
Jacob B. Babin was killed in action, Dong Ha, Vietnam, on
26 March, 1971. He was 21 years of age. Jake was a wonderful human being, and friend. He was from Malden, Massachusetts. Jake was engaged to his sweetheart, and never experienced life with his girl. This is why no American should burn the American flag! Jake died for the flag, and all that it represents. Freedom is NOT free!
