John L. "Joey" Jenkins

1955 - 2025

John L. Jenkins III, lovingly known as "Joey" to his family and friends, passed from this life on October 8, 2025, at the age of 69.

Born on December 22, 1955, Joey was the beloved son of the late John L. Jenkins Jr. and Josephine Mae Jenkins. He was raised in Sperryville, Virginia, where he developed a lifelong love for the mountains and the great outdoors. Whether it was trout fishing in quiet streams, hunting in the hills, or camping under the stars, Joey felt most at home in nature.

He was an avid sports enthusiast and could be found enjoying nearly any game, but his greatest passion was for baseball. He was known as a gentle giant-kind, down-to-earth, and always quick with a warm smile or a well-timed joke. Joey had a natural gift for connecting with people and made friends everywhere he went.

One of Joey's many talents was cooking. He learned by his mother's side and carried on her legacy in the kitchen with love and skill. His meals brought people together and were always served with a generous helping of good humor and conversation.

Joey worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation where he was a traffic light engineer. He retired from the job he loved in 2018.

Joey was preceded in death by his parents, John L. Jenkins Jr and Josephine Mae Jenkins; his brother, Jerry Lee Jenkins; and his sister, Patricia "Pat" Jenkins-Ross.

He is survived by his devoted sister, Joyce M. Lillard and her husband, Rickey; and his brothers, Roger L. Jenkins and his wife, Janie M. Jenkins, and Kenneth B. Jenkins (Kenny). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, all of whom he cherished deeply.

A funeral service will be held at Found and Sons Funeral Home, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 with Pastor Jim Williams officiating. The family will receive friends and loved ones two hours prior to the service.

The family invites those unable to view the service to join via livestream link https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc1OTk1Njk5NjM4MzgyNyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

Burial took place at Sperryville Cemetery.

Pallbearers serving the family will be Roger Jenkins, Richie Lillard, Gary T. Settle, Greg Wayland, Jeff Jenkins and Tony Wayland. Honorary Pallbearers include; Johnny Ray Pullen, CB Johnson, Charles F. Woodward (Zeek), and Johnnie Smith.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joey's memory to: Rappahannock County Sheriff's Children's Foundation, PO Box 487, Washington, VA 22747, or Sperryville Cemetery, PO Box 183, Sperryville, VA 22740, or Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 233, Sperryville, VA 22740, or Sperryville Rescue Squad, PO Box 178, Sperryville, VA 22740

Joey will be remembered for his kindness, laughter, and the joy he brought into the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed.