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Albert Jenkins Obituary

Albert Edward Jenkins
1922-2017
Al Jenkins passed away peacefully at home on Friday, the 23rd of June 2017, in Houston, Texas. He was born and raised in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He attended Kenyon College, in Gambier, Ohio where he excelled as a pitcher on the baseball team. After graduation, he joined the Navy and served in the Pacific aboard the USS Onslow. As World War II came to a close, he married Arlene Wright and returned to Ohio. Al earned his master's degree in chemistry at Case Western University and accepted a position with Dupont. After six years, he left Dupont with co-workers, Robert Schweitzer and Warren Kingsbury, and they established Flexicore of Texas in Deer Park. Under their guidance, Flexicore enjoyed many years of steady growth and success. His two partners preceded him in death and Al then retired in the nineties. The business has carried on under the leadership of the second generation of the three families.
Al and Arlene moved to Texas where they and their four children became active members of First Presbyterian Church of Houston. For 64 years Al served faithfully as a member, helping establish the Fellowship Class, and concluding his years of service as Clerk of the Session. He was a scout leader, a church school teacher, and a member of a men's prayer group. Al was also a long time volunteer at Main Street Ministries and a faithful supporter of their program. His wife, Arlene, preceded him in death in 2001. In 2004 he married June Guthrie Owen, and they enjoyed the remaining years of his life traveling and sharing a wonderfully blended family.
He is survived by his loving wife, June, his children ~ Sandra Jenkins, Karen Jenkins Julian (Bill), Scott Jenkins (Katie), Tom Jenkins (Kay), his stepchildren ~ Randy Owen and Diana Owen Keim (Dave), as well as 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Deaney Albert for her wonderful care during the last several months.
The memorial service is to be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, the 27th of June, at First Presbyterian Church, 5300 S. Main Street in Houston, where the Rev. Dr. Bill Heston, Senior Pastor, is to officiate.
Prior to the memorial service, the family will have gathered for a private interment at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed toward Main Street Ministries, 5100 Main St., Houston, TX 77002; or to Open Door Mission, 5803 Harrisburg, Houston, TX 77011.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Jun. 25, 2017.
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The Mayfield Alumni Association was honored to have Albert Jenkins as a long-standing member. Albert was in the Class of 1940. He once shared with me how much he owed his life and career to Harvey Scheetz, who was a teacher, coach and then principal of Mayfield High School.
One day Mr. Scheetz stopped Albert in the hall to ask him where he was going to college. Albert told Mr. Scheetz that his family didn't have the money to send him to college. Mr. Scheetz would have none of that.

Mr. Scheetz then told Albert to wear some nice clothes to school the following Monday because they were going for a ride. Harvey proceeded to take Albert to Kenyon College on Monday. Mr. Scheetz was all too aware of Albert's abundant potential and didn't want to see it wasted. Mr. Scheetz handled that obstacle for Albert, and the rest is history.
When the Mayfield Alumni Association inducted Mr. Scheetz into our Staff Hall of Fame in 2007, it seemed to bring Albert back to his roots. It was then that Albert started the Harvey Scheetz Memorial Scholarship to honor the man who helped him become successful. Albert's contributions to this scholarship fund were exceptional over the years. Each May at Mayfield's Honors Day Program, a qualified senior receives the Harvey Scheetz Memorial Scholarship. As a result, the spirit of Harvey Scheetz will live for many years to come in Mayfield.
Some say "paying it forward" is a noble thing to do. I think what Albert Jenkins did to honor his coach and principal makes "paying it back" just a noble. I will never forget Albert Jenkins, just like I will never forget Harvey Scheetz.

Wayne Farinacci, Class of 1963
President, Mayfield H. S. Alumni Association
Mayfield Village, Oho

February 13, 2019

The employees of Flexicore of Texas join me in extending our deepest sympathy at the passing of Mr. Jenkins. We unite in offering our condolences to the Jenkins family in this difficult time. He left a remarkable legacy at Flexicore of Texas that offers both an inspiration and challenge to continue the wisdom and values he encouraged. Our founders' inspiring leadership and pursuit of excellence have created a company with a steadfast reputation for quality and service. As we reflect on his memory, we are reminded of the many blessings we enjoy as associates of the extraordinary company he helped develop and the honor of working beside him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Kathy Dockery

June 27, 2017

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