Grady Marcus Jenkins' Obituary
Grady Marcus Jenkins passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016. He was born on Friday, July 20, 1928 in Covington, LA to Violet Fussell and Calip Lee Jenkins and was a long time resident of Madisonville, LA.
The beloved husband of Mattie Vining Jenkins, he is survived by one daughter - Melanie Jenkins Magee (Jeff); two sons - Mark Jenkins (Connie) and Michael Jenkins (Sharon); seven grandchildren - Katie Magee Tosso (Paul), Jill Magee Dawsey (David) and Natalie Magee, Laurie Jenkins Hidalgo (Kevin) and Joshua Jenkins (Jamie), Calip Jenkins and Wally Jenkins (Sarah); four sisters - Vernie Henry, Elaine Morgan, Betty Smith and Joan Hanson; and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother - Larry Jenkins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services at 12:00 Noon on Monday, June 13, 2016 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433.
Visiting hours on Monday will begin at 10:00 AM.
Interment at the Morse Cemetery in Bedico, LA will immediately follow services.
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