John Reed Jenkins

John Reed Jenkins 

Born August 8,1950. Passed away April 15, 2024 at Grand Lake Nursing home surrounded by his family. John attended and graduated from St. Marys City Schools in 1969. He served in Korea for the United States Army from 1970-1971 and in 1973. Survived by his children; Cassie Jenkins (Robert), Cari Fisher (Terry) and John Justin Jenkins. His grandchildren; Chris Rempe , Taylor Fisher, Cory Rohrbach, Landen Fisher, Chloe Fisher, Carter Fisher, Luella Fisher of Saint Marys, John Steven Jenkins, Lilly Jenkins, and Branson Jenkins of Wapakoneta and his siblings Lesa Bak (Ed) of Colorado and his brother Kurt Jenkins (Lee Ann) of Saint Marys. He was preceded  in death by his mother and father Luella and John C. Jenkins. 

John retired from Honda of Anna and Eagle Food Chain in Chicago. He worked at Brodbeck's Grocery Store in Saint Marys for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Per John’s wishes, we will have only a celebration of life on Saturday, April 20th at the VFW in Saint Mary’s from 4-8, supper will be served at 5. Condolences can be sent to Cari Fisher and Cassie Jenkins at 720 Woodridge Drive, Saint Marys, Ohio 45885. 

“Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.”-John 16:22