John Lee Jenkins |
| Posted 2007-05-01 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Saturday, March 31, 2007 John Lee Jenkins passed away March 23, 2007, at his home in Chino Valley, Ariz. after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sumter, S.C., to Bradley W. Jenkins Sr. and Dorothy Windham Jenkins he moved with his family to Arizona at the age of 7. His father died in Prescott on March 26, 1964. John is survived by his beloved wife Calette; his son John Jenkins, Jr.; and his daughter Marlene and husband Wade Eckel; two granddaughters, Jewel Gould and Roxie Eckel, all of Chino Valle, Ariz. Survivors also include his mother Dorothy Jenkins Roberts; and stepfather Charles Roberts of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; two brothers, Brad Jenkins of Prescott and David Jenkins (Cindy) of Flagstaff, Ariz.; two sisters, Emily Jenkins of Tucson, Ariz. and Evelyn (Steve) Rankin of West Texas. Also, two stepbrothers, Gary Roberts of Mesa, Ariz. and Glen Roberts of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one stepsister, Joan Cole of Flower Mound, Texas; a number of nephews and nieces. A graduate of Prescott High School, he attended Yavapai College and Northern Arizona University. John served in the U.S. Marines and the Army National Guard. He enjoyed all aspects of the ranching lifestyle in Yavapai and Coconino County. He was an active member of the Arizona Cowpunchers Association. He managed the Box L Ranch before moving to Chino Valley where he owned and operated Family Firewood. John touched many lives with his quick wit and sense of humor bringing joy to all who knew him. He wanted everyone who helped support him during his illness to know he appreciated the abundance of love, concern and generosity. A memorial service will be on April 6, 2007, at the Bradshaw Mountain Christian Assembly, 10100 East Highway 69, Prescott Valley, Arizona, 86314 at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions suggested are the American Cancer Society and YRMC Hospice in Prescott Valley. The family was assisted by the Chino Valley Funeral Home. Information provided by survivors. |
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