Richard Wayne Rawls

RAWLS, Richard Wayne Jenkins, USMC CPL, 62, of Snug Harbor Road, departed this life Thursday, July 7, 2011. Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Parrish; his father, Edward James Jenkins Sr., USMC PFC; and a brother, Charles A. Jenkins, USMC LCPL. Surviving are his loving twin sister, Emily Jayne Jenkins Houk and husband, Richard; his elder brother, Edward James Jenkins Jr., USMC CPL; as well as a host of affectionate nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 17, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. in Snug Harbor Community Church. Miller & Van Essendelft, Funeral and Cremation Providers, Hertford, N.C., are assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Hampton, Va. Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Dr., Hampton, Va. 23667. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all the staff at the Hampton VA Medical Center, and a special thank you to the LaPierre and Ascher families for all their support. Online condolences may be made by visiting millerfhc.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.