Mr. R.L. Jenkins, Sr. was born June 20, 1933 in Covington, Louisiana, the son of Rudy Patmus Jenkins and Ada Dice Jenkins. He married Shirley Woody Jenkins on March 10, 1974 in LaFayette, Louisiana. Mr. Jenkins passed this life on November 29, 2008 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma after having attained the age of 75 years, 5 months and 9 days.
Survivors are:
Wife: Shirley of the home
5 sons and 4 daughters in law: Vernon and Kelli Jenkins of Gulfport, Ms. Terry and Delight Jenkins of Gulfport, Ms. Rudy and Kelly Jenkins of Sallisaw, Ok. Robert and Charemon Jenkins of Sallisaw, Ok. Johnny Powell of Sallisaw, Ok.
2 daughters and sons in law: Cindy and Rick Robinson of Jacksonville, Al. Pam and Ronald Thigpen of LaFayette, La.
1 sister: Doris Myers of Covinton, La.
numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren
several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers: Robert and Willard, 3 sisters: Doretha, Ellen, and Delores and 3 children: Glenda Green, Rhonda Powell and Larry Powell |