Lonnie S. Jenkins

Lonnie S. Jenkins, age 81, of Lima died 5:15 a.m. Friday December 7, 2012 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 9, 1931 in Orange, California to Lonnie Silas and Virginia Campbell Jenkins, who preceded him in death. Rev. Jenkins had been a Minister at Believers Christian Fellowship, Lima, Ohio. He had been a Staff Sgt. in the U. S. Air Force, stationed in Japan following the Korean Conflict. As a missionary for 40 years he had travelled to over 100 countries. His latest passion was a worldwide T.V. broadcast called "Global Answers". Survivors include 2 sons: Jeffery (Debbie) Jenkins of Waynesfield, OH, Paul (Kathy) Jenkins of Wapakoneta; 2 daughters: Sharon (Len) Ficken of Surrey British Columbia, Canada and Launi Kae Petersen of Santa Cruz, California, a brother: Ken Jenkins of Kailua, Hawaii, a sister: Donna Stephenson of North Carolina, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren A memorial service will be held 1:30 p. m. – 3:30, Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Believers Christian Fellowship Church, 1695 Stewart Road, Lima, Pastors Jeff Jenkins, Barry Coffey, Eugene Braun, and Ed Byskal will officiate. Food and fellowship will follow at the church from 3:30 – 6:00 Tuesday. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Believers Christian Fellowship's Missions fund. Please visit www.BCFellowship.org to share in Lonnie's experiences. Condolences may be shared at www.BayliffAndSon.com