Junior Allen Jenkins

Junior Allen Jenkins, 84, of Bentonville, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and his beloved dog, Happy, on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11 AM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Pastor Paul Markee and Brother Charles Clinedinst officiating.  Burial will follow at Flint Hill Cemetery in Flint Hill, Virginia.

Mr. Jenkins was born on November 11, 1938 in Sperryville, Virginia to the late Harry and Eliza Vinny Jenkins.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Jenkins and five siblings, Buck, Dick, Johnny, Hank and Irene.  He was a veteran of the United States Army serving two tours in the Vietnam War.

Survivors include two sons, Mike Jenkins (Jamelle) of Luray, Virginia and James Klemm of Spain; two daughters, Doris Kite (Darrell) of Stanley, Virginia and Marcy Smith of Front Royal, Virginia; 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Chris Jones, Troy Jenkins, Brook Stokes, Dakota Kite, Chris Smith and Tim Foster.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

 

  7 comments for “Junior Allen Jenkins

  1. Nancy L Hively
    July 14, 2023 at 9:40 pm

    Prayers for family and friends.
    So sorry Marcy. ⚘️🙏🏾

    • Joni Shelters
      July 15, 2023 at 3:38 pm

      I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to your family. Mr. Jenkins was a sweet man.

    • BJ Foster
      July 17, 2023 at 1:07 pm

      I love you papa. You were the best grandfather a boy could ever dream of. You were like a second dad to me. You spoiled me as a little boy and even as an adult. You will forever live in my heart until we meet again. Give nanny a hug and a kiss for me. It’s not goodbye but see you later. ❤️

  2. Sandra Klemm Newell
    July 15, 2023 at 2:58 am

    My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on my Uncles death. I’m sure the memory will forever live on in your hearts.

  3. Deb and Mike Szablak
    July 17, 2023 at 1:04 pm

    Dear Marcy and Family,
    Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Junior was so gentle and soft spoken man who loved all who came in contact with him. May he rest in peace.

  4. The Gentiva Hospice Team
    July 18, 2023 at 1:29 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.

    Sending our heartfelt condolences,

    The Gentiva Hospice Team

  5. Lauren Roberts
    July 20, 2023 at 7:22 pm

    Sorry for your loss.

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