Robert A. Jenkins
Smithfield
Robert A. “Bob” Jenkins, 73, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully Monday evening, February 26, 2024, in his home, with his loving family by his side.
He was born January 30, 1951, in Uniontown.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Arlen and Aritta Smitley Jenkins; sister, Juanita “Need” Jenkins; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jesse Cummings; daughter, Robbi Jenkins; and his loving companion of 29 years, Betsy Mechling.
Surviving are his two daughters, Bobbi Jo Friend and Heather Jenkins; his grandchildren, Ronnie, Mariah and Chris, and Xavier; great- grandchildren, Mercer, and Carson on the way; Hannah, just like a granddaughter; his loving pets and best friends, Lucy and Calli; brother, Rex Jenkins and Mary; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and many friends.
Bob was loved by family; he loved them all and loved being around his family, along with being outdoors doing things, gardening and old cars.
He worked for Wayne and Wilma Gail Reese at Reese Supply and Gun Store for over 30 years.
The family will receive friends and family from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 29, and from 10 until 11 a.m., the time of a funeral service, Friday, March 1, with Pastor Michael Lyons officiating, in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance.
Interment will follow in Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield.
A special thank you is extended to the staff and nurses of Amedisys Hospice Uniontown, especially Sara, Amanda, Rhianon and Denise, for all of the loving care given to Bob.