Dateline: Alton, IL
Joseph J. Jenkins, Sr., 75, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016. He was born August 10, 1941 in Alton to the late Joseph and Louise (Light) Jenkins. He worked for Owens Glass for 14 years and the city of Alton for 25 years. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Eagles Lodge Foe #254, VFW Post 1308 and the Alton-Wood River Sportsmen's Club. He is survived by many children and grandchildren and one sister; Mary Miller. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Jim Grant officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to The National Alzheimer's Association. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com