Richard Jenkins

Richard was born on February 10, 1948, to Elvie (Greene) and Emmanuel Jenkins. He was born in Elkton, MD, but raised in Warwick, MD. He attended and graduated from Elkton High School, where he also played basketball. He later moved to Harrington, DE, with his sister Dorothy, where he met the love of his life, Karen Dixon, in 1968. They married on September 8, 1973, and shared over fifty years of devotion, partnership, and love. Together, Richard and Karen raised two sons, Richard and Aaron, with strong values, laughter, and unconditional support. In time, their home and hearts grew to include Kenneth Williams, who began as a summer guest and became a son  through love, eventually living with them and finishing high school as part of their family. Richard was a dedicated and hardworking man who believed deeply in stability and providing for those he loved. He worked seventeen years at Stiner’s Factory in Milford, DE, and spent another twenty-two years at Kraft Foods in Dover, DE. He enjoyed coaching baseball, cheering on his favorite teams, and fishing whenever he had the chance. A loyal Steelers fan through and through, Richard proudly wore his black and gold no matter the scoreboard. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elvie Greene, and father, Emmanuel Jenkins; his sisters, Joan (Maurice) Gray and Dorothy (James) Hollingsworth; and his brother, Ronald Greene. He is survived by his devoted wife, Karen Jenkins; his sons, Richard L. Jenkins, Aaron (Christie) Jenkins, and Kenneth (Sulè) Williams; his sister, Jackie (Joe) White; and his brother, Robert Skinner. Richard also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Grief is a journey, but with faith and time, we find the strength to heal and move forward.