Kenneth A. Jenkins, age 86, passed away on Monday, October 23rd, 2023. He is survived by his beloved children; Thomas (Beth) Jenkins, Donna (late Jerry) Watson and David (Tammy) Jenkins; cherished grandchildren: Jamie, Matt, Courtney, Keith and Hannah; proud great grandpa of 11. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret “Peggy” Jenkins and son, James E. Jenkins.
Kenneth was a longtime resident of Chicago Ridge, Illinois, where he served as a volunteer firefighter for many years. He was a graduate of Tilden Tech High School. Kenneth went on to work as an auto mechanic for Jack Thompson Oldsmobile. He was a loving husband, father and grandpa.
Friends and family will gather for a visitation for Kenneth that will take place on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 from 3 - 7 pm at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 30th, 2023, with 10 am prayers from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church with mass at 11 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blakelamboaklawn.com for the Jenkins family.
