Jenkins, James

Jim was a very good friend for many years. we had alot of laughs together and created hell together for alot of people. Memories are many. he loved his Wife and family above all else. He would light up when he talked about his grand babies. A side that not everyone got to see or would even expect from Mr tough Man. I will miss him very much. He fought a good fight and I expected nothing less from him. Bless you Jimmy J.

This one really hurts. I have been around the world and have met many people. Of those people there are a few I would call a friend, and I mean FRIEND, and even fewer that I could count on. Jim was both. Jim would come running when I needed him, either to help me get out of a mess, or to tell me that I was an idiot for getting into trouble in the first place.

Jimmy J, I miss you and I have already had smiles thinking of our conversations: and times in the field when it got a little crazy.

You were the one who got me hooked on wiener dogs.

Thank you my brother for letting me be a friend for the last decade. I will always hold your memory with utmost respect and admiration. You were tough, fair, and hilarious.

My prayers go out to the family.

Triss and family Im so sorry! You know I loved this man he was a good friend!! He will be missed

Was sorry to hear Jim passed away. He was a good man and excellent mechanic. Always enjoyed working with him when he would come and work on iron roughneck. Will miss him and all his family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead Wayne

His knowledge of the drilling industry can never be replaced.
He will be missed.

So sorry for your loss.

Hi Theresa, I am so sorry. I didn't even know Jim was sick. Steve was just talking about him yesterday, telling stories about when they worked on the rigs together. I am just so sorry for your loss. Words seem so worthless but it's all that I have. We are praying for you and your family. Come for a visit and get out of the house. We're old now and not nearly as crazy as we used to be but we can sit together, cry together and maybe drink some wine together. Seriously come for a visit. Lots of hugs and love coming your way.

NOT ALOT OF PEOPLE KNEW THE EXTENT OF JIMS SKILLS,MOST REMEMBER HIM AS A TOPDRIVE AND IRON ROUGHNECK MECHANIC,HE WAS MUCH MORE THAN THAT.HE COULD WORK FROM THE CROWN TO THE GROUND ON ANY RIG HE WAS ON.HE DID IT ALL!IN ALL THE YEARS I HAVE BEEN IN THE PATCH I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYONE WHO COULD MATCH HIS SKILL ON THE BRAKE HANDLE.HE MADE HIS WAY FROM FLOORHAND UP TO TOOLPUSHER TO CONSULTANT ON HARD WORK ALONE.HE WORKED FOR MANY DIFFERNT COMPANIES SUCH AS BRINKERHOFF-SIGNAL,EXETER,CAZA AND ULTRA JUST TO NAME A FEW.HE WAS HARD WORKING AND EXPECTED EVERYONE ELSE TO DO THE SAME,HE NEVER ASKED ANYONE TO DO SOMETHING THAT HE HAD NOT ALLREADY DONE AT LEAST ONCE.GODS CREW JUST TOOK A STEP UP BECAUSE THEY GOT A TOP HAND!REST IN PEACE BROTHER JIM,MISS YOU MAN,I WILL SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE.

We can't imagine what you are going through, but we are here to support you in whatever way feels best.

Uncle Jim, my Jenkins cousins, Theresa and family, Please know that I am so very sorry about your loss! Please accept my condolences, and know that I am remembering all of you in my thoughts and prayers as you are going through this difficult time. May all the wonderful memories you have of Jimmy bring a smile to your face and comfort to your heart! Again, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

When a man has a son he hopes he will be a better man than himself.
Jim was.

He also hopes he will marry well and have a wonderful wife and children.
Jim did.

And a Dad always hopes his son will excel at his trade and set records.
Jim did.

And when God needs someone to drill holes in Heaven's floor, to let the tears of love flourish the earth...
Jim will.

Thank you for being my son -
It was an honor to be your Dad.

I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to tell you that my heart goes out to you and entire family. Bless you.

Ron & Sharon,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. It's so hard to lose a family member, especially one so young.

Just know that everybody at Unit Drilling is thinking of you at this sad time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.

Donna Davis

All of us at XL Hardbanding wish to pass along our thoughts and prayers at this time for the family and friends.

Jimmy--The Grinolds family, (Doug, Rod, Kelly) was very blessed to have worked and known you. You and Perry made working in the crazy and wild cat oil and gas world of North Dakata--"Do-Able". We won't be able to make it to your get-together on Wednesday, but we wish you and your family our blessings.
God Speed!!!!