Jenkins joined the Navy at age 16 and served on a Patrol Torpedo (PT) boat in the South Pacific during World War II. After military service, he attended Miami University and the University of Dayton on the GI Bill.
A long time Freemason, Jenkins recently received a 65 year service award from the Masonic Temple. He was also a Shriner and a founding member of the London Bobbies mini-bike parade team.
He was a certified pilot and flew gliders and single-engine planes, including a replica of the Wright Flyer.
Jenkins was a tool and die maker and worked his way up to eventually co-owning or running several local companies. He ultimately retired as vice president and general manager of Vulcan Tool Company on Lorain Avenue in Dayton.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at NCR Country Club, with a special remembrance ceremony at 6 p.m.
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