Robert Herbert "RH" Jenkins

Robert Herbert "RH" Jenkins obituary, Mount Vernon, NY

Robert Herbert "RH" Jenkins

Robert Jenkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 30, 2025.
Mr. Robert H. Jenkins, age 86, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born on July 26, 1938, in Worth County, Georgia, to the late Emma and Robert Jenkins Sr.

Mr. Jenkins is predeceased by his parents and his sister, Lucille Thomas. He is survived by his four daughters: Dorothy Powell of Bronx, NY; Denise Howard (Gene) of McDonough, GA; Stacey J. Grundy of Atlanta, GA; and Zaire Britt of Bronx, NY. He is also survived by his siblings: Maurice Jenkins (Deloris) of Sylvester, GA; Delores Houston of Atlanta, GA; Gloria Burch of Queens, NY; and Nabeeha "Cookie" Rasheed (Kamal) of Peoria, AZ. Additionally, he leaves behind six grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family members.

The Celebration of Life services for Mr. Jenkins will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Unity Funeral Chapel - New York, located at 2352 8th Ave., New York, NY 10027.

Visitation will take place prior to the service from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the same location.

Military Honor Guard Presentation will be held at 2:30 PM.

Flowers may be sent to Unity Funeral Chapel - New York in honor of Mr. Jenkins.

May his memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved him.

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