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Phil Jenkins Obituary
A visitation for family and friends of Mr. Phil Jenkins will be Monday, September 22, 2025, at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Phil Jenkins, 77, a long-time resident of Meridian, MS, passed away peacefully in his home on September 18, 2025, surrounded by his family.
If you knew him, you loved him, Heaven is now a better place.
He served in the 101st Army Airborne Division for 3 years. He then went on to retire from East Mississippi State Hospital in 2012.
Phil was a loving one-of-a-kind husband, Daddy, Pawpaw, brother and die-hard Alabama Football Fan, all the way, "Roll Tide".
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Teresa, daughter, Leslie Dean (Richard), son, Earl Jenkins (Amy), son, Josh Lucky (Rayko), daughter, Tara Smith, sister Carol Lee (Chris) and 7 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Billie Jenkins and brother, Bob Jenkins.
Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.
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6300 MS 39, Meridian, MS 39305
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