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Earl Jenkins Obituary

Jenkins Earl Edward Jenkins Jr., 68, of Pataskala, passed Monday, April 6, 2015 at his home. He was born October 20, 1946 in Delbarton, West Virginia to Earl Edward Jenkins Sr. and Ella Scalf. Earl enjoyed hunting, playing with his grandchildren and telling stories about the cabin in the woods. He was a proud Navy Veteran and was a member of the Pataskala Church of the Nazarene where he would help in any way he could. He worked at Western Electric and later retired from Lucent Technologies in 2001. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Mildred Kennedy. He is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Tina (Aaron) Echard and Michael Edward (Bonnie) Jenkins; sisters, Sallie Hall, Earlene Perry-Hobson, and Darlene (Ronnie) Dalton; seven grandchildren and by many nieces and nephews. His family will receive friends Thursday, April 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at COTNER FUNERAL HOME, 7369 East Main St., Reynoldsburg. Funeral service will be Friday, April 10 at 11 a.m. at the Pataskala Church of the Nazarene, 8100 Hazelton-Etna Road SW, Pataskala. Messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2015.

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Phyllis Pierce

April 10, 2015

Donna really sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you and family.

Jim & Pam Wardrip

April 10, 2015

Donna, We are so sorry to hear about Eddie's passing. I know there are no words that we can say at this time except you and your family have all our prayers.

Amy Horton

April 9, 2015

Tina and family,
Joe and I are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

RIP

Herb USMC

April 9, 2015

Herb USMC

April 9, 2015

Herb USMC

April 9, 2015

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

April 9, 2015

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served."Fair winds and following seas".Thank YOU for your service,Eddie.... And Semper Fi.

Terri Dubulis

April 8, 2015

Uncle Eddie, always made me smile when he called. My love and prayers are with Aunt Donna and family.

April 8, 2015

Tina and family, your loss will strain your family...You are in my heart and always in my prayers...Look Up and see what is ahead...Love Beverlee and David

Madonna Davis

April 8, 2015

So sorry for your loss. What a sweet guy....he will be greatly missed.

Love,
Shirley Blair
Madonna & Jon Davis

connie (Bowers) Chambers

April 7, 2015

Sorry for your loss. We know he will not suffer anymore. I went to school with Eddie. He was a great person. I pray God will give you peace and comfort.

Roger@Terry Dorsey

April 7, 2015

Donna@Family, our deepest sympathy on the passing of Eddie, he is Gone But Not Forgotten,memories are a lifetime.God Bless you all at this time.

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