John L. Jenkins Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to John L. Jenkins Jr. of Otterbein, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 7, 2025 at the age of 87. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John L. Jenkins Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
As John departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Jenkins and Thelma Jenkins Sr. (Jordan); and his grandson Nathanial "Nate" Phipps. He is survived by: his wife Loretta K. Payne; and his children, Cathy Sharp (Cliff), Carla Grady (Scott), Christina Buck (Mark), Andrew Jenkins (Shannon) and Nathan Jenkins. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
