John Jenkins Obituary John Henry Jenkins August 9, 1938 － December 6, 2023 Carrsville － John Henry Jenkins, 85, passed away December 6, 2023 in Consulate of Windsor. Born in Henderson, NC, he was a son of the late George Vernon Jenkins, Sr. and Henrietta Mae Godfrey Jenkins. He was predeceased by his first wife Joyce Redd Jenkins; his second wife Cynthia Way Jenkins; a son Vernon Scott Jenkins; a sister, Etta Mae Young; a brother George V. "Bunny" Jenkins, Jr.; and a brother-in-law Blaine Young. John was an Army veteran and received an Associate‚Äôs Degree in Police Science from Paul D. Camp Community College. He was a retired Special Agent with the Virginia State Police Bureau of Investigation. He was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge #151 AF & AM, a member and former deacon of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, and a member of Carrsville Ruritan Club. John was a former Virginia National Guardsman and after his retirement from the state he spent time as a deputy sheriff and a bailiff. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 26 years, Audrey Olson Jenkins; a daughter, Tammy Jenkins of Wytheville, VA; two grandchildren, Joyce Elizabeth Jenkins and Scott Tyler Jenkins; a great grandson, Locke; Audrey‚Äôs two sons, Troy and Brandon Olson; Audrey‚Äôs four grandchildren, Siri, Isabella, Noah, and Holden Olson; and Audrey‚Äôs great grandchild, Addie Olson. A State Police Funeral Service with Masonic Rites will be held at 3PM, Sunday, December 10, 2023 in Beaver Dam Baptist Church with Rev. Warren Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church and John requested that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer‚Äôs Association in honor of Audrey. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Dec. 7, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/John-Jenkins 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-jenkins-obituary?id=53780422 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's the formatted obituary summary as requested: ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary John Henry Jenkins, 85, of Carrsville, passed away on 6 December 2023. An Army veteran and retired Special Agent with the Virginia State Police, he was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge, Beaver Dam Baptist Church, and Carrsville Ruritan Club. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A State Police Funeral Service with Masonic Rites was held on 10 December 2023 at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, with Rev. Warren Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service in the church. ### The Edited Obituary John Jenkins Obituary John Henry Jenkins August 9, 1938 - December 6, 2023 Carrsville - John Henry Jenkins, 85, passed away 6 December 2023 in Consulate of Windsor. Born in Henderson, NC, he was a son of the late George Vernon Jenkins, Sr. and Henrietta Mae Godfrey Jenkins. He was predeceased by his first wife Joyce Redd Jenkins; his second wife Cynthia Way Jenkins; a son Vernon Scott Jenkins; a sister, Etta Mae Young; a brother George V. "Bunny" Jenkins, Jr.; and a brother in law Blaine Young. John was an Army veteran and received an Associates Degree in Police Science from Paul D. Camp Community College. He was a retired Special Agent with the Virginia State Police Bureau of Investigation. He was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge #151 AF & AM, a member and former deacon of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, and a member of Carrsville Ruritan Club. John was a former Virginia National Guardsman and after his retirement from the state he spent time as a deputy sheriff and a bailiff. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 26 years, Audrey Olson Jenkins; a daughter, Tammy Jenkins of Wytheville, VA; two grandchildren, Joyce Elizabeth Jenkins and Scott Tyler Jenkins; a great grandson, Locke; Audrey's two sons, Troy and Brandon Olson; Audrey's four grandchildren, Siri, Isabella, Noah, and Holden Olson; and Audrey's great grandchild, Addie Olson. A State Police Funeral Service with Masonic Rites will be held at 3 PM, 10 December 2023 in Beaver Dam Baptist Church with Rev. Warren Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church and John requested that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of Audrey. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | John Henry Jenkins | |---------|----------------------------------------| | Age | 85 | | Birth | 9 August 1938; Henderson, NC | | Death | 6 December 2023; Consulate of Windsor, | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------| | John Henry Jenkins | Decedent | Carrsville | | Audrey Olson Jenkins | Spouse | Unknown | | George Vernon Jenkins, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Henrietta Mae Godfrey Jenkins | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Joyce Redd Jenkins | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Cynthia Way Jenkins | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Vernon Scott Jenkins | Predeceased Child | -- | | Etta Mae Young | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | George V. Jenkins, Jr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Tammy Jenkins | Child | Wytheville, VA | | Joyce Elizabeth Jenkins | Grandchild | Unknown | | Scott Tyler Jenkins | Grandchild | Unknown | | Locke | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Troy Olson | Stepchild | Unknown | | Brandon Olson | Stepchild | Unknown | | Siri Olson | Step-grandchild | Unknown | | Isabella Olson | Step-grandchild | Unknown | | Noah Olson | Step-grandchild | Unknown | | Holden Olson | Step-grandchild | Unknown | | Addie Olson | Step-great-grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. John was an Army veteran. 2. He received an Associates Degree in Police Science from Paul D. Camp Community College. 3. He was a retired Special Agent with the Virginia State Police Bureau of Investigation. 4. He was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge #151 AF & AM. 5. He was a member and former deacon of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. 6. He was a member of Carrsville Ruritan Club. 7. John was a former Virginia National Guardsman. 8. After his retirement from the state, he spent time as a deputy sheriff and a bailiff. 9. John requested that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of Audrey.