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Owen Jenkins Obituary

Owen Jenkins SUFFOLK - Owen Jenkins, 82, passed away Oct. 7, 2010 at his home. Born in Weldon, N.C., he was the son of the late Isaac L. and Hadley Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins worked at Obici Hospital as a laboratory director. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara J. Jenkins; daughters, Pam Baldwin and husband C.B., Cheryl Sawyer and husband Ed; son, William E. Jenkins and wife Linda, all of Suffolk; grandchildren, Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathon Thomas Carr and wife Ashley of Silverdale, Wash., Jason Ashley Sawyer of Suffolk; great- grandchild, Kayla Marie Carr of Silverdale, Wash.; very special family friends, John C. Cross III and his wife Lynn Moon of Suffolk. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to American Cancer Society, 604 Constance Woods Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 9, 2010.

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