Obituary for Jeffrey Lee Jenkins
Jeffrey was born September 3, 1959 in the Dr. Mark Greer hospital, Vandalia, Illinois exactly 57 years from his birth. He was a former member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed his faith in 1971. He graduated from Altamont Community High School with the class of 1974.
“Jethro” as his local nickname had been employed at the Goers Motor Sales in Altamont by his grandfather Werner Goers and worked with his uncle Lee Goers in the automotive industry. Jethro then moved to Florida where he was employed by the Bacardi Rum Distillery and then later for the Ray Mifflin Roofing Company for numerous years. He then returned to Altamont where he did odd jobs and was seen around town. He always wanted to be a friend to many people.
He is survived by his:
Step-Father and Mother: Kenneth Dean and Judy Elouise Goers-Oldham Altamont, Illinois
Brothers: James (wife, Melody) Jenkins
And their son Joseph Jenkins Lakewood, Illinois
Ricky (wife, Renee) Oldham
And their son Dalton Brazel Tower Hill, Illinois
Terry (wife, Becky) Oldham
And their children: Alli Kline, Emma and Jacob Oldham Newton, Illinois
He was preceded in death by His:
Father: Jimmy Dale Jenkins
Grandparents: Harold and Erma Jenkins and Hazel Durbin
Werner and Eleanor Duckwitz-Goers
Memorials they may be directed to the Effingham County Humane Society and or the Donor’s Choice.
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“Jethro” as his local nickname had been employed at the Goers Motor Sales in Altamont by his grandfather Werner Goers and worked with his uncle Lee Goers in the automotive industry. Jethro then moved to Florida where he was employed by the Bacardi Rum Distillery and then later for the Ray Mifflin Roofing Company for numerous years. He then returned to Altamont where he did odd jobs and was seen around town. He always wanted to be a friend to many people.
He is survived by his:
Step-Father and Mother: Kenneth Dean and Judy Elouise Goers-Oldham Altamont, Illinois
Brothers: James (wife, Melody) Jenkins
And their son Joseph Jenkins Lakewood, Illinois
Ricky (wife, Renee) Oldham
And their son Dalton Brazel Tower Hill, Illinois
Terry (wife, Becky) Oldham
And their children: Alli Kline, Emma and Jacob Oldham Newton, Illinois
He was preceded in death by His:
Father: Jimmy Dale Jenkins
Grandparents: Harold and Erma Jenkins and Hazel Durbin
Werner and Eleanor Duckwitz-Goers
Memorials they may be directed to the Effingham County Humane Society and or the Donor’s Choice.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
7
Sep
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Kull Funeral Home Altamont
114 West Washington Ave.
Altamont, IL 62411
Service
Wednesday
7
Sep
8:00 PM
Kull Funeral Home Altamont
114 West Washington Ave.
Altamont, IL 62411
Burial Services will be conducted at a later date in the Arborcrest Memorial Park Cemetery next to his grandparents.
Memorial Contribution
Effingham County Humane Society
Donors Choice
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