Wilson Jenkins' Obituary
Wilson Jenkins passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the age of 92.
Beloved husband of Margaret Virginia Burkett Jenkins. Loving father of Lynn Jenkins Stilwell (James), Brenda Kay Jenkins Koppenol (and the late Jerry, Sr.), Kathy June Jenkins McLain (Randall) and Janet Ellen Jenkins Burt (Randy). Son of the late Gertrude Rogers Jenkins and Charly Jenkins. He is survived by two siblings, Joy Neal and Showalter Jenkins. Grandfather of twelve and great-grandfather of twenty-five. Also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Jenkins was a WWII Merchant Marine veteran, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and a native and lifelong resident of the Lee Road Community. He was also a gardener for the sole purpose of giving the produce to those in the community.
There will be a private family service at Shepherd’s Care Ministries in Covington, LA.
Interment will be in J.M. Fussell Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Jenkins to be made to Shepherd’s Care Ministries, 20115 Hwy 1081, Covington, LA 70435.
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