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Wilford Lee Jenkins, 73, of Brightwood, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012, at Autumn Care of Madison. He was born on February 2, 1939, in Louisa, a son of the late Sanger O. Jenkins and Cora Lee Goodson Jenkins. Lee was a Charter and Life Member of the Madison County Rescue Squad and attended The Summit of Madison. He was retired from Cargill of Culpeper. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gretchen Slagle Jenkins of Brightwood; daughters, Kimberly A. Hull and husband, John, of Madison, Melissa D. Tate and husband, Trepin, of Locust Grove; sons, Jeffrey A. Jenkins and wife, Teresa, Edward L. Jenkins and wife, Jennifer, all of Brightwood; brothers, George E. Jenkins of Charlottesville, Herman N. Jenkins and wife, Patricia, of Ocala, Florida; sisters, Lula M. Zazanis and husband, Mike, of Locust Grove, Louise Smiley and husband, Claude of Charlottesville; five grandchildren, Caitlin Marie Jenkins and Sydney Nickole Jenkins, both of Brightwood, John H. Hull III of Madison, Kelly J. Vander Wall of Barboursville and Leah Amara Tate of Locust Grove; five great-grandchildren, Lane Jackson, Lola Channel, Emily Grace, Colton Blake and Oliver Wade. The family would like to thank the staff at Autumn Care of Madison for their love and care given to Lee.
A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Madison Memorial Gardens conducted by Pastor Mark DeCourcey. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison. Memorial contributions may be made to Preddy Funeral Home, 59 Edgewood School Lane, Madison, VA 22727.
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red jenkins
October 4, 2012
So glad I had a chance to visit with lee last week. I,m out of town, but my prayers will be with Gretchen and Lee's family. He enjoyed life and will be missed by many people. Red jenkins
Tim & Diana Beales
October 3, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts for the Jenkins Family during this difficult time.
meg crosby
October 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you Gretchen at this time. Your family and their love will help you through this difficult time.
Herman Jenkins
October 2, 2012
Gretchen and family You are on our mined at this time.We all love you all,We wish Gods Blessing for all of you at this sad time and for your loss. Lee will never be forgotten. He was a greatBrother. Love, Herman and Family.
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Nakesha White
October 2, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lynn McManaway
October 2, 2012
Kim and Jeff Im sorry for your loss!! May God be with you at this difficult time! I'll be praying for your family!
Angela Morse
October 2, 2012
Mrs Jenkins and family so sorry for your loss.
October 2, 2012
Gretchen...I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...We love you guys..Honey, Ron, Lauren and Shane Woodward
Gene & Linda Smith
October 2, 2012
Gretchen & Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know Lee will be greatly missed. May our Lord bless you and give you much strength.
Jesus cares!
Linda & Gene Smith
October 2, 2012
To the family: Be courageous and strong. When your strength is gone and endurance tested. Do not suffer shock or be terrified for God is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9) With deepest sympathy.
Trisha Butler
October 2, 2012
Prayers and hugs being sent to the entire family during such a difficult time. Lean on each other and cherish the memories. We love all of you.
Joyce Loos
October 1, 2012
Gretchen, please know you and the family have my sympathy. You are blessed to have your friends, children and their families around you. Lee always made me laugh. He had a smile that showed his child-side even after he had gotten so sick. He will be missed.
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