Roy Jenkins, Jr. was born December 21st, 1936 in Bon Wier, TX to Mr. Roy Jenkins and Mrs. Mattie Wagner Jenkins.
Coming to Orange in his formative years, he was a 1955 graduate of Emma H. Wallace High School.
Growing into manhood he enlisted in the United States Army and was “Discharged with Honors”.
Residing in Chicago, IL since 1962, he was employed by the Chicago Transit Authority.
His summons from earthly life to life eternal came Monday, February 4th, 2019 at Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago.
Forever cherishing his memory are 2 daughters, Melanie Jenkins of Baytown, TX and Phyllis Tennard (Kenneth) of Missouri City, TX, 1 sister, Annie B. Hardin (Leroy) of Orange, 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, his extended family of Chicago, Brea and Jada Jones, Shelia House and Kathy Smith, and numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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