Ivory L. Jenkins
We very much regret to inform you that Mr. Ivory Jenkins died this past weekend at Memorial Hermann Hospital. Since the beginning of October, Ivory battled medical challenges that never allowed him to return home or work.
This news comes as a devastating blow to those who worked closely with Ivory and the many students he supported over the past eight years. Hailing from Helena, Arkansas, he received his Bachelor of Science from Arkansas State University. He worked at Prairie View A&M University as technology support for Student Affairs and recently moved to Information Technology as part of a reorganization. Jenkins was highly involved in the life of PV students. He chaperoned student trips, advised young men, was advisor to the Rho Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and three-time Advisor of the Year and two-time Omega Man of the Year. Always bringing a smile with his support, he was loved across our university community.
Mr. Jenkins was a very active member and deacon at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church in Houston. Working as hard in his church as he did at PV, he was a member of the Male and Adult Choirs, a leader in New Member’s Orientation, Santa Claus for Christmas programs, and volunteer for food distributions.
His goal in life was to serve others, and that he did.
In speaking with Mr. Jenkins’ mother, Ms. Emma Jean Miller, she asked that we share that “he loved everybody at the University.”
The memorial viewing for Mr. Jenkins will be held:
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Location: Fallbrook Church; 12512 Walters Rd., Houston, TX 77014
Student Counseling Services (SCS) is prepared to support those in our campus community looking for assistance. Counselors are located on the 2nd floor of Hobart Taylor, suite 2A 204, and the Women’s Center, Room 101-A, located in May Hall. Please contact SCS at (936) 261-3564 to schedule a face-to-face or virtual appointment. You may also call the 24-hour crisis hotline to speak with their crisis counselor at (936) 553-0550.
If you wish to speak to Charles H. Lewter, IV, Dean of Chapel, he can be reached at (832) 674-1571.
-Timothy E. Sams, PhD, Vice President for Student Affairs
Tony Moore, Chief Information Officer