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Ernest E. Jenkins Ernest E. Jenkins, 92, of Mexico, died at 2:55 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007, at the Missouri Veterans Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pickering Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Kukuk officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Mr. Jenkins was born August 14, 1914, in Mexico, the son of Evert Ellsworth and Mary Oma (Sanford) Jenkins. He was married in Mexico on April 6, 1941, to Norma Hagar. Mrs. Jenkins preceded him in death on January 13, 2005. Ernest was a veteran and had served in the Army during WW II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 26 for 59 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Mexico where he served for 15 years on the Boy Scout Troop 38 committee. Survivors include one son, L. Alan Jenkins, St. Louis; a sister, Mildred Mae Evans, Ft. Worth, Texas, and one granddaughter, Elise Jenkins, Karlsruhe, Germany. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church and may be sent in care of Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.

Public Tributes and Expressions of Sympathy I used to live down the street from Mr & Mrs Jenkins as a small child. They were the sweetest neighbors. I loved them dearly & will forever hold fond memories of them. Darnett "Dodi" Newsom, Columbia MO I only knew Ernie for a short time, but to me he was one of the sweetest, kindest men I've known. God bless you, Ernie, and your family. Tonya Dunlap, CNA Alan, you have our sincere sympathy in the passing of your father. He was a fine leader and role model for young boys involved in scouting in Mexico. You are very proud, I'm sure. Please know we are thinking of you in this most difficult time. Dick and Melaina Tiller To the family of Mr. Jenkins A.L.L. Construction send our deepest sympathy. Know that you all are in our prayers. You never have to worry about him because now he's in the arms of God. Bless you Anton L. Lumpkins, President Al, My condolences to you and your family on the death of your father. My prayers are with you. Brian A. Murphy Al & Elise, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. We know how special he was to you. Tom & Cathy McLaughlin

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