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Elmer "Brownie" Clayton Jenkins

Elmer Jenkins Obituary

Mr. Elmer "Brownie" Clayton Jenkins died at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA on August 7, 2010, at the age of 87.

He was born in Mt. Jackson on November 23, 1922.

Mr. Jenkins was the beloved husband of Lillian L. Jenkins and loving father of Marc A. Jenkins of Springfield, VA and step-father of Carole Wood, Wayne Clem and Gayle Blair; four sons from a previous marriage, Donald B. Jenkins, Wendall P. Jenkins, Eric C. Jenkins and Kim B. Stidley; four sisters, Betty Dellinger of New Market, Sharon Wells of Winchester, Helen Litten of Dayton and Josephine McGoleric of Stephens City; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his son Jon Jenkins.

Mr. Jenkins served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and was discharged with military honors. He was the founder and owner of Jenkins Construction Company for over 50 years.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 12 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Jackson United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ken DeWitt officiating. Interment will follow at Hudson Cross Roads Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Scott Whalin, Aaron Gill, Wayne Clem, James Hawkins, Travis Wood and Charles W. Butler.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dellinger Funeral Home in Mt. Jackson.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in his honor to Capital Hospice (2900 Telstar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042) or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Northern Virginia Daily on Aug. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Elmer Jenkins

77 Entries

September 6, 2010

August 23, 2010

I am sorry to hear about Mr. Jenkins. I stumbled across this Guest Book and want to share something with you. My name is Thomas Clayton Jenkins and was born November 26, 1958. My company was started 21 years ago in April 1989. My company name is T. Clayton Jenkins Construction Company, Inc. I hope that I will be honored as your Clayton Jenkins as been. Please accept my condolences.

Jim and Chriss Foster

August 16, 2010

Dear Lillian, My wife and I have just heard of Elmer's passing and we want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. When we moved her in 1998, Elmer came across the street to welcome us with 2 bird houses that he had made. Those houses still stand in our back yard and have produced so much life over the years. We are so much better for having known Elmer. Sincerely, Jim and Chriss Foster

Janie Stiteler

August 14, 2010

"No person is ever honored for what he received. HONOR is the reward for what he gave." - Author unknown

The memories and condolences written in this guest book honor Elmer by what he gave to his family and those he met along life's journey. First and foremost he gave his love, he also was generous with his talents, and gave freely of his gift of warmth and genuine friendship. All these qualities and many more made it so easy to love Elmer.

I am thankful to God for the blessing of memories through time spent with this wonderful man over the years.

This is not the end, but the beginning. Until we meet again in heaven.

With Love,

Jean Rosenbluth

August 12, 2010

Dear Lillian and Marc and family,

All your friends at Colvin Run Citizens Assoc. express to you our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear husband, Elmer. We have missed you both very much in the past few years and cherish the time we all had together. It was a joy to know him; a beautiful man.

May all the wonderful memories you shared bring you love and warmth in the days to come,
Your friends at CRCA

August 11, 2010

Lil and Marc,
We just learned of the passing of Mr Jenkins and are so sorry to hear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a superior neighbor and we have missed him greatly since we left. I keep his memory with me always. I learned so much from him and wish you both the very best.

Don & Carolyn Andrews

Craig and Faith Gfeller

August 11, 2010

Mr. Jenkins was such a great man-always so kind and welcoming "ya'll come see us when you can". I will always remember him listening to his old records in the basement and doing puzzles with "mama" (mrs. jenkins). The puzzles he framed for us will always be a wonderful treasure and memory we have of him-"now you gotta slap a couple of coats of that polyeurothane on it." Rachel and Katelyn are so blessed to have had him in their lives and I know that they will hold their memories of their papaw in their hearts forever. We pray that God comfort you in this painful time of sorrow. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Love and prayers.
Craig and Faith Gfeller

Karen Dyer

August 11, 2010

Carole, Marc and Family,

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you all for the loss of one so dear. He was a wonderful man whose greatest love was his wife, who dearly loved his family and who brought a smile to the faces of all who knew him ... he made me smile ALOT! With deepest sympathies ...

August 11, 2010

Gayle and Family, Our hear goes out to you at this time. Give you Mom our love and deepest symphany. Love, Davis and Mary, Woodbridge, Virginia

Mike Baker

August 11, 2010

Marc, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Mike and Linda Baker

George Keller

August 11, 2010

Carole and Family,
You are our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
George and Linda Keller

Karen Calvert

August 10, 2010

Marc, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything call.

Eric Jenkins

August 10, 2010

Lillian:

Thanks for the visit with my father last November. He was a good Marine and soldier and served his country well during WWII. I am sorry he was not able to meet his grandson Daniel P. Jenkins. The original Jenkins clan lived at Lost River, WV, Allmond Jenkins is buried there. This is a photo of my mother and father probably from 1946 or so. Sorry for your loss.

Eric Clay Jenkins (fourth son of June Stidley, Orkney Spring, VA)

August 10, 2010

Please know that Bill and I send our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of our dear friend and dancer, Elmer. We so much enjoyed both of your company any time you were able to join us. Thank you for your friendship and love. We love you and send you our prayers for strength and peace. Jean and Bill Rosenbluth

August 10, 2010

My heartfelt condolences and prayers go to the family of Mr. Jenkins. I was saddened to learn of his passing. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call. Most sincerely,
your neighbor, Ann Webb

Jackie Pagan

August 10, 2010

My prayers are with you and your family. I'm sorry for your loss. God bless.

August 10, 2010

Carole and Family, Steve and I extend our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barb & Steve Kempf, Leavenworth, KS

Diane Jenkins

August 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at a time of sorrow.
Diane M Jenkins (Wendy's wife)

The Parsons family

August 10, 2010

Mr. Jenkins will be dearly missed. He was a great neighbor who always had a friendly smile and a wave.
Our prayers are with you.

Misty Jenkins

August 9, 2010

I will always cherish the special relationship we had. You truly were "Dad" to me. You may be gone, but will never be forgotten. Your love will live on in all of us...I know that someday I will see you again in Heaven.
May you rest in peace.
I love you Dad.

August 9, 2010

Carole and family extending our sympathy.
Allen & Jean Litten

August 9, 2010

Lil, Marc, Carol, Wayne (and all "ya all"), know that Martha and I have you all in prayer at this sad time. Elmer was my buddy..and..I regret I failed to visit him more often. He loved to inspect my yard.......and to drink a beer with me. God be praised for giving us Elmer for 87 years.

Andy Mastic

Jim & Sue Galczynski

August 9, 2010

Marc,very sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mark DiGeronimo

August 9, 2010

Jenks, I'm sorry to hear about your father's passing.

Marc Jenkins

August 9, 2010

DAD thank you so much for being a wonderful and inspiring father. You were a great man that I have learned many of life's lessons from. I also thank you for the legacy and memories. I thank you for making me the MAN that I am so proud to be. I know that You loved MOM and me very dearly. We will greatly miss you, but will never forget you. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH !!!! Your son

August 9, 2010

Marc and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sadness. Michelle Nuneville and Larry Gibeault

Scott Whalin

August 9, 2010

Marc, and family, I've been there in the past, i'm here now, and i'll be there in the future.

August 9, 2010

Marc, we will keep you and your family in our prayers during this period of sorrow. Remember, there is no pain or sorrow that heaven can not heal.

With extended sympathy, Ben and Sandra Barksdale

John Gupta

August 9, 2010

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

Sue and Eric Stamber

August 9, 2010

Dear Lillian, Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family in this time of sorrow. We're honored to have shared in friendship with you & Elmer over the past 10 years. We'll miss Elmer dearly. God Bless,

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