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Richard Jenkins Obituary
10-3-1950 - 9-20-2020
A memorial service for Richard Alroy Jenkins Jr. will be held at 2:00 pm. Friday, October 23rd, at the Roseburg Rod and Gun Club in Roseburg, Oregon.
Richard Alroy Jenkins Jr. AKA: "Rapid Roy" Was born in Eugene, Oregon October 3rd, 1950. He was raised in Springfield until he joined the Marines in February 1968. He did "Boots to the ground" in Vietnam from January 1969 to February 1970. He was Honorably discharged in May 1970. He then moved back to Springfield to raise his family. Roy worked as a welder fabricator for 20 years and then retired in the early 90's.
Roy and Mary, his wife of 46 years moved to Sutherland in 1997.
He was a member of the "Roseburg rod and gun club". He loved shooting competitively, reloading his own bullets and collecting exotic guns. Roy was also a long time member of the "Oregon Rocket Club". He built his own rockets and assembled his own rocket motors. His passion for anything that could or would fly or go "Boom" was obvious to anyone and everyone who knew him. Roy had a Brilliant Mind, he was courageous, strong, witty, adventurous, helpful and kind. But there are so many other words to describe Roy beyond what is written. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.
He is survived by mother Wilda Lomax, sister Lorene Hart, second wife Karen, daughter Lauri Peckels, son-in-law Jody Peckels, stepdaughter Mo Tymn and her son's Max and Jude. Grandsons Justin and Joel Peckels, granddaughter Whitney Dow, great-grandsons Jase, Jordon Peckels and Cameron Dow, great-granddaughters Emma and Grace Dow.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Wilson's Chapel of the Roses - Roseburg.
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Gary Stevens
September 24, 2023
So sorry for your loss. I just found out that both of your parents have passed. They were really cool, and I've never forgotten how nice they were.
Bob Barrett
February 3, 2021
My deepest sympathies to al of Roy's friend's and family. Roy as we knew him was a member of 17HMR.net forum that I also am a member of.I'm from Ireland and he had friend's worldwide.
John Mayfield
February 2, 2021
Roy was a friend and member of our shooting forum. Roy and myself had many common jobs and hobbies. We lost track of him on the forum and were thinking his marriage to Karen was keeping him busy. Since we hadn't heard from him and he wasn't responding to email I had to find him. I was was shocked to see that Roy had passed. I know it will be a shock as well to all of his forum member friends as well. I will miss Roy, he was a good friend. Karen, we all celebrated your marriage to Roy he was so happy. Roy may be gone, but will never be forgotten.
Diana & Steve Cutonilli
December 12, 2020
Roy will be missed by all that knew him. He was a firecracker! We are so sorry for your loss Karen and hope the precious small time you both had together will bring some comfort.
Diana & Steve Cutonilli
Dennis Williams II
October 8, 2020
Laurie, sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Robin and I send our condolences to you and your family.
Your cousin,
Dennis
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