Danny Taylor Jenkins

Danny Taylor Jenkins obituary, Chesapeake, VA

Danny Taylor Jenkins

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Danny Jenkins Obituary

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Chesapeake, VA Mr. Danny T. Jenkins, CWO 4 US Navy Retired, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon June 28, 2025, after several months of declining health. Mr. Jenkins was born in Elizabethton, TN to the late Dan Taylor Jenkins and Mary Jessie Linebaugh Jenkins. He was also predeceased by his loving wife, Barbara and a son, Brandon T. Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins met the love of his life, Barbara Joyce Dykes and they married on September 18, 1958. He served his country with honor and valor for more than 30 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 from the United States Navy. Following his prestigious Naval career, he taught Cadets for the Navy Junior Reserve, in ROTC at Norview High School. He was an active member of Great Bridge United Methodist Church. He volunteered for Harmony Memory Care at Oakbrooke. He enjoyed the great outdoors whether it was rock climbing, hiking, cycling, or camping. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to so many through the years.
His legacy will be carried on through their two sons, Justin T. Jenkins and his wife, Lori of Polk City, FL and Patrick R. Jenkins and his wife, Kylie of Vista, CA: their daughter in law, Susan D. Jenkins of Chesapeake, VA: their eight grandchildren, Madison, Hans, Glenn, Megan, Autumn, Wynter, Ashley, and Matthew: and their five great grandchildren, Aiden, Kimberly, Parker, Amelia, and Charles "Tripp".
His life will be celebrated on Monday August 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Great Bridge United Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Rev. Will Montgomery will officiate. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Inurnment will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, VA with full military honors accorded by the United States Navy. Oman Funeral Home and Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 is assisting his family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.omanfh.com.
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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Great Bridge United Methodist Church

201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322

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