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Dorchester Jenkins Obituary
Dorchester is survived by his loving wife, Priscilla of Gary, Indiana; two sons, Craig (Anita) McKinley and Ahmmad El-Khatib of Spencer, Oklahoma, three step-children, Angela (Jermal) Blakely, Michael (LaTasha) Hamblin, and Michelle (Larry) Upshaw of Gary, Indiana, four brother, Willie Jenkins of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mack (Linda) Jenkins, Samuel (Jessie Mae) Jenkins, Searcy (Verna) Jenkins of Arkansas, two sisters-in-law, Peggy Jenkins of Arkansas, and Brenette Jenkins of Madison, Indiana, special relatives, Lucille "Sweet" Burnell, Ann Scott, Mary Ann Lacey, Theodore Guster, and Margaret Gary, and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, December 3, 2021 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with Family Hours from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Funeral services Saturday December 4, 2021, 11:00 a.m. all services at Gethsemane M.B. Church 1095 Jackson Street Gary, Indiana. Pastor Curtis Lee officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Gary, IN
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Dorice Cusic
July 16, 2025
May God continue to give you comfort and strengthen you with precious memories cousin Patsy.
Eunice Williams
July 15, 2025
I miss you uncle Dick. I remember the fun we shared when you lived with us, my mom your sister.
Willie & Toni
December 4, 2021
We are truly sorry for your loss dear friend you have our sympathy prayers and always our love we know your faith will keep you strong
Dorice Cusic
December 4, 2021
MY heartfelt condolences cousin to you and the entire family. May God give you peace and comfort
Christine Jensen
December 3, 2021
Introduced to Mr Jenkins through Pricilla at the food bank. He was so kinda and considerate. He will be missed by so many.
Anita L. Tucker and M. Craig Bell
December 3, 2021
So sorry to hear of Uncle Dick´s death! He was always laughing that big, loud, hearty laugh of his! Uncle Dick was so much fun! He was the best! Rest in Health and Peace, Uncle Dick!
Much Love to You Always!
Nita and Craig! !
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