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Wilson Jenkins Obituary

Wilson W. Jenkins NORFOLK - Wilson Willie Jenkins, 87, passed away June 21, 2009. He was born to the late Albert and Martha Hobbs-Jenkins in Capron, Va. Wilson was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Norfolk. He retired from the U.S. Government after 35 years as a painter. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by three daughters, Delois Townes, Diane Hawks and Brenda Melniczak (James); one son, Albert Jenkins (Iris); devoted friend, Doris Jean Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 120 W. Berkley Ave. Interment will be in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Boykins, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 26, 2009.

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Deborah Judd-Parker aka Linda and daughter Ashlii (Great Nieces)

Deborah Judd-Parker

June 26, 2009

My prayers go out to Uncle Wilson's immediate family and his friends and associates. I had the pleasure of speaking with Uncle Wilson a few weeks ago. He was very pleasant. He remembered me, my mother, grandmother and my great aunt and uncle. I was surprised that after all these years, he actually remembered the place where I was born. I wanted to see him again and was making plans. Unfortunately, I have to see him to say goodbye vs hello. But I know he's in a better place. I am thankful for the opportunity I was granted to talk with him while he was living. Please remember to call and check on each other more often than not. May God bless you all! (Linda)

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