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Lee was retired from the city of Belleville, Illinois' wastewater treatment plant.
He was preceded in death by a son, Lee E. Jenkins, II; a daughter, Lisa Jenkins; his parents, JB and Eva, nee Gruver, Jenkins: a brother, Robert Jenkins; and a sister, Anna Jenkins.
Surviving are his wife, Kathy Jenkins, nee Ates; a son, Lonnie (Katie) Jenkins of Glen Carbon, IL; two sisters, Peggy Campbell of Greenville, IL and Bernadette Hayes of Senath, MO; five grandchildren, Samantha (Nicholas) Kellerman, and Michael, Angel, Mary Jane, and Annabella Jenkins. He was also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend.
Friends may visit from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois. Funeral services follow at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Roger Reid officiating. A private cremation will follow.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Braun Family Funeral Home
265 Quarry Road, Columbia, IL 62236
Send FlowersAug
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