Narrative Summary of Obituary: Ellis Clarence Jenkins, 55, Georgia Pacific employee from Milwaukee, died 19 May 1970. He left a wife, son, mother, four sisters, and four brothers. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: Funeral held 3 pm 20 May 1970 at Potecasi Baptist Church. Rev. Dalphon Thompson officiated. Burial in church cemetery. ## Transcript Ellis Clarence Jenkins 19 Jun 1914 - 19 May 1970 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELLIS C. JENKINS Conway - Ellis Clarence Jenkins, 55, employee of Georgia Pacific Co. at Milwaukee, died Tuesday [19 May 1970]. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday [20 May 1970], Potecasi Baptist Church at Potecasi, the Rev. Dalphon Thompson. Burial, church cemetery. Surviving: his wife, Mrs. Madge Hodges Jenkins; a son, Jenkins of the home; his mother, Mrs. Rennie Jenkins of Milwaukee; four sisters, Miss Ollie Jenkins of Milwaukee, Mrs. Frances Hedgpeth of Portsmouth, Va., Mrs. Margaret Willoughby of Weldon and Mrs. Florence Corner of Rich Square; four brothers, John R. and Henry C. of Milwaukee, Bill of Rich Square and Jimmy Jenkins of Portsmouth, Va. Raleigh, North Carolina The News and Observer 20 May 1970 Page 18 Obituary for Ellis Clarence Jenkins -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 19 Jun 1914 - Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA] [Death: 19 May 1970 - Northampton County, North Carolina, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Statistic | Details | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Ellis Clarence Jenkins | | Age | 55 years | | Birth | 19 Jun 1914; Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA | | Death | 19 May 1970; Northampton County, North Carolina, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------|----------------|----------------| | Ellis Clarence Jenkins | Decedent | Conway, NC | | Madge Hodges Jenkins | Wife | Not specified | | Jenkins | Son | At home | | Rennie Jenkins | Mother | Milwaukee | | Ollie Jenkins | Sister | Milwaukee | | Frances Hedgpeth | Sister | Portsmouth, VA | | Margaret Willoughby | Sister | Weldon | | Florence Corner | Sister | Rich Square | | John R. Jenkins | Brother | Milwaukee | | Henry C. Jenkins | Brother | Milwaukee | | Bill Jenkins | Brother | Rich Square | | Jimmy Jenkins | Brother | Portsmouth, VA | ## Publication Details | Detail | Information | |-----------|-------------------------| | Newspaper | The News and Observer | | Location | Raleigh, North Carolina | | Date | 20 May 1970 | | Page | 18 | ## Other Relevant Information - Occupation: Employee of Georgia Pacific Co. at Milwaukee - Funeral Location: Potecasi Baptist Church - Burial Location: Church cemetery - Officiating Clergy: Rev. Dalphon Thompson