Robert Jenkins, 69

Robert Jenkins, age 69
Robert Jenkins, 69

Robert Jenkins, age 69, of Birdseye, Indiana, passed away at 12:05 p.m., Monday, June 24, 2013 at his residence in Birdseye.

He was born August 1, 1943 in Junction City, Kentucky to James and Mary Oneita (McCowan) Jenkins. He married Carolyn M. Andry on November 17, 1962 at the Anderson Valley Christian Church.

Bob worked for the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

After his retirement from the railroad, he was appointed Town Marshall for Birdseye, Indiana and served in this position for many years. He was also an active member of the Bethlehem Masonic Lodge #574 F&AM and a member of the Birdseye Christian Church.

Bob was preceded in death by: his wife, Carolyn M. Jenkins, who died March 8, 2013; one daughter, Terri Rae Jenkins, who died March 31, 2012; three brothers – Eddie Gabhart and John Gabhart of Arkansas, and James Jenkins Jr. of Florida; and one sister, Karen Colwick of Texas.

He is survived by:

One son,

Lanny Jenkins – Birdseye, IN

Four sisters,

Roberta (Glen) Jenkins Toby – Marengo, IN

Janis (Donald) Gabhart Kasserman – NC

Linda (Scott) Jenkins Burkhart – Cedar Lake, IN

Pamela Jenkins – Lake County, IN

One brother,

Henry (Connie) Gabhart – Marengo, IN

And by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Robert Jenkins will be held at 6:00 p.m., E.D.T., Friday evening, June 28, 2013 at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg. Following the funeral services, he will be cremated and interred at Andry Cemetery near Birdseye. Rev. Albert Madden will officiate the services.

Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Friday, the day of the funeral. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.nassandson.com.

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