Sean Paul Jenkins was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 7, 1969 to Paul and Constance Jenkins. He was the only child of this union. His father, Paul preceded him in death. Sean grew up with his cousins as his brothers and sisters. Sean attended Gracemount Elementary, Warrensville Heights Junior High School and graduated high school from Hawken Upper School.  He then attended college at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sean accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. Thomas E. Chapman, at Avon Avenue Baptist Church.

Sean was kind, funny, generous and a hardworking man. Sean worked for the Federal Government at DFAS Cleveland and then went on to work for Progressive Insurance in the field of IT. He was working at Preformed Line Products at the time of his passing. Sean was also passionate about continuing his education and was currently enrolled at Lakeland Community College. Sean enjoyed playing tennis, golf and spending time with his family. He loved different types of music and classical was one of his favorites. Sean also enjoyed volunteering. He volunteered at Life Banc and The Salvation Army.  He also taught blind men how to play golf, at The Society of the Blind.   While working at DFAS Cleveland, Sean met Donna Phillips in 1993 and married Donna on April 28^th, 2000, at Avon Avenue Baptist Church. Together, they have 2 daughters, Arielle and Alana.

Sean leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife Donna, daughters Arielle and Alana, Mother, Constance Jenkins and Mother-in-law, Cassandra Phillips.  He also leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, that loved him very much.