South Carolina H 4862: Judge Ittriss J. Jenkins condolence

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2025-2026 Bill 4862 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4862

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A house RESOLUTION

to express the profound sorrow of 
the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives upon the passing of the 
honorable Ittriss Jermain Jenkins of Charleston County and to extend their 
deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and many friends. 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives 
were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Honorable Ittriss Jermain 
Jenkins, a Charleston magistrate judge, at the age of fifty-three on Friday, 
January 2, 2026; and

Whereas, born on November 16, 1972, in Bronx, New York, he was the 
son of Richard and Daisy Jenkins. After moving to Charleston at the age of 
five, he proudly considered himself a native Charlestonian. He attended 
elementary, middle, and high school in Charleston and earned his high school 
diploma from Middleton High School; and

Whereas, Mr. Jenkins earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political 
Science from North Carolina A&T State University, a master's degree from 
Clark Atlanta University, and a Juris Doctor degree from the Thurgood Marshall 
School of Law at Texas Southern University. After passing the South Carolina 
Bar in 2007, he established a private law practice in downtown Charleston; and

Whereas, guided by faith and purpose, Mr. Jenkins possessed the 
temperament, skill, and knowledge befitting judicial service. In 2015, he was 
appointed to the magistrate bench by then Senator Marlon Kimpson, where he 
served with distinction and was widely revered and respected throughout the 
legal community; and 

Whereas, Mr. Jenkins was deeply committed to service and civic 
engagement. He was the first Black chair of the Board of Governors at the 
Harbour Club and served on the boards of One80 Place, the Preservation Society 
of Charleston, and the Children's Museum. He also served as chair of The Royal 
Foundation's Board of Directors and was a member of the North Central 
Neighborhood Association, South Carolina Bar Association, Charleston County Bar 
Association, Charleston Thurgood Marshall Legal Society, National Black Lawyers 
Association, and the South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association. 
Additionally, he devoted his time as a coach for Le Pele's Soccer Club and as 
an active and supportive parent within the PTAs of Owens Christian Academy and 
Ashley Hall School; and 

Whereas, Mr. Jenkins was a devoted member and deacon of Royal 
Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston. Known for his humility and servant's 
heart, he embodied peace, serenity, and family unity. His interests included reading, 
running, sports - especially cheering for the Carolina Panthers - live music, 
coaching, and spending time with family, whom he loved above all else; and

Whereas, he met the love of his life in Houston, Texas, and married 
Loquita Bryant-Jenkins. Together they raised two beloved daughters, Na'Zyia and 
Nyla, who were truly the apples of his eye; and 

Whereas, Mr. Jenkins is survived by his loving wife, Loquita 
Bryant-Jenkins; daughters Na'Zyia and Nyla; parents, Richard and Daisy Jenkins; 
brother, Richard "Windell" Jenkins and his wife, Undrea; sisters, Regina 
Jenkins, Vicki Jenkins, Christina Jenkins, Jewroshelwa O'Banner, and Virginia 
"Daniese" Johnson; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear 
friends who will forever cherish his memory. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of 
Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House 
of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow 
upon the passing of the Honorable Ittriss Jermain Jenkins of Charleston County 
and extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and many 
friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
the family.

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