Edmund Jenkins Obituary
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He is survived by sons Jeffrey Jenkins, Sr. (Yvette), Jonathan Jenkins (Leslie) and daughter Jennifer Hession (Keith). He is also survived by grandchildren Jeffrey Jenkins, Jr. (Poppy), Jordan Jenkins (Kylie Regan), and Amanda Jenkins.
Joe attended Fairmont Senior High School and was a proud "Polar Bear". He graduated from Fairmont State College with a BS in Business Administration. Following college, he proudly served his country for 6 years in the United States Army. He was honored as an Outstanding Alumni by Fairmont State College in 1999. During his lifetime he continued to support and serve his Alma mater as Alumni President.
His career path led him to the Baltimore area. He worked for Montgomery Ward, GEM International, and Mobil Oil Corporation. He retired from Mobil Oil Corporation after 34 years in 1998, working in several sales management positions, ending his career as the National Diversity and Inclusion Manager.
In his retirement he enjoyed traveling, gardening, woodworking, and especially his antique car clubs. Joe will be remembered for his unique sense-of-humor, passion for sweets, and a love of animals - particularly pugs.
Graveside services will be held Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Pisgah Church Cemetery, 2718 Smithtown Road, Morgantown, West Virginia 26508 at 12 noon. The Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant Street, Fairmont WV is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Edmund "Joe" Jenkins on Sunday, July 27th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the American Legion Post 223, 7327 Slacks Road, Sykesville, MD 21784.
Sympathies may be expressed in the form of contributions to Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue, 10236 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042.
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Budd Sapp
July 15, 2025
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We always enjoyed the Fairmont State Alumni events hosted by Joe and Ellen at their home. Joe's dedication to his alma mater was greatly appreciated. Joe was an excellent mentor to all of us as members of the alumni board.
May he rest in peace and May God Bless his family.
Blessings always,
Budd Sapp
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Kathy & Preston Sappington
May 25, 2025
Dear Ellen and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of Joe. We will remember his jokes and kindness. He was a good neighbor and friend. We shared three wonderful grandchildren and always enjoyed family parties and good times.
Much love, Kathy & Preston
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