Mr. Gilbert Blake Jenkins Sr., age 66 of Rich Square, NC died suddenly Friday, July 19, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Jenkins was born July 22, 1946 in Northampton County, NC, the son of the late Russell Gilbert Jenkins and Lillian Bryant Jenkins. He was also predeceased by a sister Evelyn Jenkins and a grandchild Casey Lee Jenkins. He was a US Army Veteran and served his country during the Vietnam War. He was retired from International Paper Company in Franklin, VA after forty years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Brenda Broglin Jenkins. His children, Gilbert Blake Jenkins Jr. and his wife Crystal of Eure, NC, Johnny Russell Jenkins of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Jenny Lynn Williams and her husband Johnny of Washington, NC and Mary Katherine Pierce of Rich Square, NC. Two sisters, Connie Robertson of Edenton, NC and Bernice Umphlett of Ahoskie, NC. Seven grandchildren, Hope, Steven, Kelly, Dean, Elizabeth, Blake and Matthew. One great granddaughter, Journie.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM
at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Rich Square, NC with Rev. Robert Barmer officiating.
The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC, Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM and other times at the home.
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