John M. Jenkins Obituary (1918

Mr. John M. Jenkins, age 91, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on November, 20, 1918 on Third Street in Downtown Madison, Indiana, the son of Gilbert Joseph & Elizabeth Mae Glore Jenkins, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Madison High School. John was inducted into the United States Army Air Corps on July 8, 1941 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana serving in World War II. He was appointed to the rank of Corporal on February 1, 1942 and received his received his gunner qualification rating and training in Army Specialty Armorer. He was appointed to the rank of Sergeant on August 17, 1943, serving in the 675th Bomb Squad, 417th Bomb Group. John was honorably discharged on November 2, 1943. John was united in marriage on March 10, 1946 to Freda Brooks and to this union, came five daughters to bless their home. John was a career-long electrician, working on most of the major industrial and utility construction projects in the area. When John wasn't building power stations and factories, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. John was a member of the International Brotherhood of electrical Workers local # 369 In Louisville, Kentucky, the Jefferson Post # 9 of the American Legion in Madison, Indiana and the Lancaster Baptist Church. John died Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 1:54 p.m. at the King's Daughter's Hospital in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Mr. Jenkins will be missed by his loving wife of 64 years: Freda Brooks Jenkins of Madison, Indiana; his loving daughters: Darlynn Barber & her husband: Robert of Bedford, Indiana, Bonnetta Barnes of Madison, Indiana, Donnetta Gremchuk of Ottawa, Illinois & Johnanna Jenkins of Lawrenceburg, Indiana; his loving grandchildren: Denise, Leisha, Lorri, Heidi, Doug, Chad, Brad, & Mike Harris; his loving great grandchildren: Matthew, Michael, Nathen, Gerod, Alex, Taylor; Trent; Brianna, Torri, Ashley, Jacob, Braylyn & Matthew; his loving brothers: Louis Gilbert Jenkins & his wife: Beatta of Madison, Indiana, Donnie Jenkins & his wife: Lois of Teneessee; & his loving sister: Margie Jolly of Warsaw, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents: Gilbert Joseph & Elizabeth Mae Glore Jenkins; his daughter: Zelma E. Burke; his grandson: Robert W. Burke; his son in law: Russell Gremchuck; his brothers: Joseph & Charles Jenkins; his sisters: Mildred Reeves & Norma Buck. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., by Pastor Mike Barnes at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Springdale Cemetery, Madison, Indiana with full military honors conducted by Jefferson Post 9 of the American Legion and the United States Army Ceremonial Unit from Fort Knox. VISITATION Friends may call Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson Post # 9 of the American Legion, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of John M. Jenkins, please click here to visit our sympathy store.