Kingston Ezra McIlwain-Jenkins, 1, of Hickory passed away November 7, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born June 29th, 2020 he was the son of Curese McIlwain and Alexia Jenkins. Kingston was known to have a very infectious smile. Everyone that had the pleasure to interact and know King loved him dearly. We will miss our Chocolate Baby.

In addition to his parents King's 5 sisters; 6 brothers; grandparents, Shannon Jenkins, Donald Bridges and Tammy Sherrill; God-Mother Symphony Anthony and a host of aunts, uncles and great grandparents survive him.

The family will hold a private memorial service.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The McIlwain-Jenkins family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.