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Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Edward "Ken" Jenkins

Yorktown , Virginia

1939 - 2019

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Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Edward "Ken" Jenkins, U.S. Army (Retired) of Yorktown, Virginia passed away from complications of Parkinson's Disease at age 80 on September 15, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. His last week was spent in Hospice House of Williamsburg, where he received loving and...

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Ken was my commanding Officer with D Co. 3rd Bn.12th Infantry From the 4th. Infantry Div. He walked into our company when things were as bad as any of us in the company had encountered. He led by example. We men of Delta Company needed someone to step up. Ken took charge of the Company, reorganized our positions which had been destroyed during the night prior to him being assigned as our new Co. HE walked into a half destroyed fire base, gathered up the pieces and gave a new attitude. ...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

He had such a great attitude and spirit. He will be missed.

I always enjoyed seeing Ken in the Victory Family YMCA hallway and walking by my office on his way to the Parkinson's class. He was a gentleman and loved by the staff and class participants. You could tell by the look in their eyes Judy and Ken had a very special relationship. She was there with him before, during and after the classes. He will be missed but his light will shine in our hearts for many years.

Michael Bennett
Victory Family YMCA executive director

I always enjoyed seeing Ken as he walked through the Victory Family YMCA hallway and by my office on the way to the Parkinson's class. He never gave up in the class and pushed as much as he could. You could tell by the look in their eyes that Ken and Judy loved each other. He will be missed at the YMCA but will have a special place in the hearts of our staff and members. Thanks for blessing us Ken!

Michael Bennett
Victory Family YMCA executive director.

To our CO in Vietnam whom we all respected and looked up to. Your struggles are over and may you now find your peace. 'Comrades in arms forever' from Delta Company - 3rd Bn, 12th Infantry - 4th INF DIV - USARV. Thank you '6' for your support and guidance during our time in the field.

Doc Cline - Company Medic