Jacob “Jake” Manuel Jenkins, 86, of Middletown, VA, passed away November 28, 2021 at the Winchester Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1935 in Rappahannock County, VA the son of the late Jacob H. and Susie E. Jenkins. Jake was a member of the Winchester Eagles #824 and was also a parishioner at Fairview United Methodist Church in Stephens City. He loved going to play the slot machines at Charlestown and above all else he was a good man and a gentlemen who truly loved his family, friends and his grand dog Louie.

He married Margaret A. Ashby on June 12, 1954 and she preceded him in death on December 27, 2014.

He is survived by his daughter Edith “Edie” Jenkins (Bobby); son Manuel W. Jenkins; grandson Matthew W. Jenkins; his sister Shirley A. Young; and also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends.

In addition to his parents and wife Margaret, Jake was also preceded in death by his sister Rachel M. Leight and his brothers Henry Frank Jenkins, John Marshall Jenkins, Laney Floyd Jenkins and James Mitchell Jenkins.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Jake may be sent to: Fairview United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 202, Stephens City, VA 22655.

Services and interment will be private.

Arrangements in the care of Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel

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