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ROBERT JENKINS Obituary

Robert Malcolm Jenkins of Las Vegas, formally of Fresno, California, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 1, 2012, surrounded by his family, at age 78. Bob was born on December 21, 1933, in Holyoke, Massachusetts; the 2nd of four children to Edward and Mary Jenkins. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, then he had a successful career as a financial advisor in New York and Fresno. Bob loved to travel and spend time with family and friends. He was an avid reader, enjoyed watching college football, and was an inaugural Red Seat holder at Bulldog Stadium. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Roseanna Mary Zogbi Jenkins. He is survived by his second wife, Carol Jenkins; his son, Robert M. Jenkins II and his wife Sharon of Fresno; his daughters Jennifer Jenkins of Los Angeles and Gayle Jenkins of Fresno; grandchildren, Rachel Jenkins and Bobby Jenkins; step-daughters, Terrie Walker and Debbie Jacobson of Chicago; siblings, Dr. Charles Jenkins and his wife Diane, Gayle Rosche, Marylou Meeks and her husband Martin; brother-in-law, Joseph Zogbi and his wife Rose Marie; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Also his in-law Charles W. Kille; close friends Larry and Ranae Holody, and Bill and Carol Rittore. Visitation will be held at Boice Funeral Home, in Clovis, on Monday, September 10, 2012, from 10:00 till 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service will be held at Boice Funeral Home, 11:00 a.m.. Interment to follow at Clovis Cemetery. Boice Funeral Home, 308 Pollasky Avenue, Clovis, California (559)299-4372

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Published by Fresno Bee on Sep. 7, 2012.

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Mary

September 11, 2012

So sorry for the loss of your beloved Bob. May you draw comfort from God's promise recorded in Isaiah 61:1,2.

Emily Hutchings-Jordan

September 10, 2012

My thoughts and condolences are with all of you. My earliest memories are going skiing with your family a few times, years ago, and what a great time that was. Your Dad will be missed.

Lance Fairbanks

September 9, 2012

This gentle, wonderful man will be so missed. Our Wednesday breakfast will never be as good or as fun without you, Bob. Our lives are better for having known you. Rest in Peace.
Lance and Mar

Craig and Carmen Reid

September 9, 2012

Our sympathies,love and of course prayers go out to you the family.
As for the late great Robert Malcolm Jenkins; He was "a man's man" whose friendship was unconditional.
Carmen, Craig, Tasha, Steven, and Tamara Reid's lives were enriched by knowing him.

Frank and Judy Michaels

September 8, 2012

Bob was a welcomed guest of ours in northern Wisconsin. He sure did enjoy many cups of coffee. We will miss his great conversations.

Joe & RoseMarie Zogbi

September 7, 2012

I felt as if we were brothers.We will miss our coffee togetther and Rose and you talking about books and movies. Who will laugh at my stupid jokes? Tell Rose what a great lady you met and Ken will nod. So long my friend. So long my Brother in Law. You rest now .
Joe and RoseMarie

September 7, 2012

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR LOSS. WE WILL ALL MISS BOB.
MARTY AND LANY RAPKINE
LAS VEGAS,NV.

September 6, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace, Uncle Bob.
With deepest sympathy,
Mary and Joe Fischman

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