George M. Jenkins' Obituary
George M. Jenkins
U.S. Post Office
Lakeland – Mr. George M. Jenkins passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014 due to C.O.P.D. He was born in Mulberry, FL and has been a lifetime resident of Polk County, other than his years in the military.
George retired from the U.S. Air Force with over 20 years of service, having served in Vietnam and receiving the bronze star medal. After his military service, he joined the U.S. Postal Service where he worked as a distributor clerk for over 30 years.
George is preceded in death by sons, Daniel Jenkins and Jason Allen. He is survived by his wife, Janet Jenkins; sons, David Jenkins of Lakeland, Daniel (Jessica) Allen of Jacksonville, NC, Randy (Sheryl) Scott of Lakeland; daughters, Angel Messineo, Denise Allen; brother, Lou Jenkins of Lakeland; 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Visitation will be Wednesday (today) from 6-8pm at Gentry Morrison at Serenity Gardens, 3350 Mall Hill Drive. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, 11:00am at Family Worship Center. Interment will follow at Serenity Gardens.
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