Michael David Jenkins

Michael David Jenkins obituary, Shenandoah Junction, WV

Michael David Jenkins

Michael Jenkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home - Ranson on Dec. 16, 2025.
Michael David Jenkins, 75, of Shenandoah Junction, WV passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at WVU Jefferson Medical Center, Ranson, WV.

He was born July 24, 1950 in Martinsburg, WV. He was the son of the late Leon Donald Jenkins and Leona Virginia Butts Jenkins Marlin

He was employed with Origill.

He was of the Methodist Faith.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Brenda Shank Jenkins; daughter, Kristi Jenkins, of Shenandoah Junction, WV; sister, Shirley Finkbinder (Tommy), of Wheeling, WV; brother, Dennis Jenkins (Ann) of Wardensville, WV; special niece, Karen; numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Whitmore and brothers, Gerald Jenkins, Donald Jenkins and Kenneth Jenkins.

Services will be held at noon Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at the Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Ranson, WV with Dr. Henry Christie officiating.

Interment will be in Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town, WV.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the funeral home.

Please his online guestbook at www.mtstrider.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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