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Kent D. Jenkins, 76, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 in Redding, CA. Kent was born in Seattle, WA and moved to Redding when he was 10 yrs old. He graduated from Shasta High School, class of 1961, and spent his entire adult life as your friendly neighborhood grocer. He began his career working in his parents store, Leslie's Market. He then spent 17 years with Farmer's Market before finally retiring with Holiday Market. He was an avid gun enthusiast, sports fan, history buff, classic car admirer, and animal lover. Kent was a kind and generous man who made fast friends with everyone he met. His fun-loving demeanor, sense of humor, and laugh could light up a room and bring joy to even the most down trotted individual. Kent's passion, curiosity, and zest for life along with all the love he showerd us with will live on in our hearts forever. Kent will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 25 years, Betty, his brother Greg, his son Kevin, and his daughter Charlotte. His life and memory will also be cherished by his 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
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Larry & Alivia Long
May 25, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Kent was a truly good man who will be missed by all who knew him.
May 25, 2020
So sorry to hear of Kents passing. I met Kent as a small boy at Leslies Mkt. I worked for Nabisco for 31 years and was able to keep that friendship going. Lots of great talks and memories. Will be missed.
Tom Brown
Linda Hinrichs
May 24, 2020
Betty, Kevin, Greg and family, I am so sorry to hear of Kent's passing. Prayers for all of you, Linda Hinrichs
Lavonna Sybesma
May 23, 2020
Betty and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Kent's passing. He always had a special place in my heart, he made me laugh and laugh hard...and I enjoyed the many conversations I've had with him. I'll alway remember riding to Reno with you and him and the fun we had at the slot tournaments. He will be missed a lot. Please know I'm thinking of you and praying for comfort and I know he's up there in heaven having a ball with my mom laughing and telling jokes.
Sheryl Sampley
May 23, 2020
Kent truly was one of the nicest people I knew. We always looked forward to seeing him at Farmers. You will be missed. RIP Kent.
May 23, 2020
He was a very good friend of ours and definitely will be missed. Always in our hearts until we meet again. Much sympathy to his family, especially to his loving wife , Betty. Richard & Sheila Kivley, Fallon, Nevada
Greg Brooks
May 23, 2020
Great memories of Kent when we young punks on the westside visited Leslie's Market. Kent always had time to visit, we all enjoyed looking at his ride.
Our family will miss his smile and kind words.
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