Kaven Jerome Jenkins was born on December 26, 1966 to the late Reverend Jodie & Elora Jenkins.

Kaven was a faithful member of the Biloxi C.M.E. Church where he was a Steward on the Steward board and served as one of the church Trustees. He loved his church family and was always willing to do whatever needed for the church.

Kaven attended Newton High School and was in the Class of 1985. A few years later after high school, he enlisted in the United States Armed Forces (Army) where he served Honorably in 1989-1990.

Kaven worked in the logging industry for many years throughout his lifetime for several different logging companies.

Kaven was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers: Vernon Jenkins and Christopher O'Neal Jenkins, and his beloved wife Chris Beaty Jenkins.

Kaven leaves to mourn and cherish his memories: Two (2) Daughters: Kanitra Beaty and Alexis (Kevin) Augustine; a Son Kevin Tyrrell Jenkins; Two (2) grandsons Zy'Ryn and Khylen; Two (2) granddaughters Genesis and Everleigh. A special young lady that he loved like a Daughter, Marie Morales, and her kids that was treated just like his Grandkids Jeremiah, Jaxson, and Emaleigh. Three (3) Sisters: Mildred (Kenneth) Sweet, Joyce "Queenie" Womble, Marvin (Billy) Rogers; Three (3) Brothers: Clyde (Lois) Jenkins, Jodie (Lisa) Jenkins, Johnny Jenkins; One sister in love Savilla Williams; Three (2) Aunts: Opal Samuel, Freddie Jenkins, and Laura Jenkins; and a host of family and friends that will truly miss him.