Preston C. Jenkins

Friday, January 1, 2010

Preston C. Jenkins, 86, of Graceville passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Jenkins was born in Houston County, Alabama, on December 13, 1923 to the late William T. and Daisy Truman Sizemore Jenkins.  A U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Jenkins was a retired farmer.

Preceded in death by his son, Ray Jenkins.

Survived by his beloved wife Wauness Jenkins; three children: Fay Fount and husband Darrell of Marianna, Don Jenkins and wife Tina of Hollister, CA, Kenny Jenkins and wife Rhonda of Chipley; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Damascus Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Jones officiating.  Burial will follow in church cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing.  Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Flowers will be accepted or those wishing may make memorials to Covenant Hospice, 4440 Lafayette Street, Suite C,  Marianna, FL  32446.

A very special "thank-you" to special caregivers Carolyn Zorns, Mary Quinlin and Ben with Covenant Hospice.