John Owen Jenkins Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 13, 2025, at the age of 87, John Owen Jenkins Jr. (Brandon, Mississippi) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact John Owen had on those he encountered along his journey. Though John Owen may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John O. Jenkins Sr. and Pearl Estelle Carmichael Jenkins. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn "Ginger" Jenkins; his sons, J. Michael Jenkins (Janie) and Jeffrey C. Jenkins (Fonda); and his grandchildren, Haley Jenkins M. D. (Noah Alcodray), Cade Jenkins (Emma) and Ryan Jenkins.
Visitation was held on Monday, August 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Oakdale Baptist Church (1872 MS-471, Brandon, MS 39047). A funeral service was held on Monday, August 18th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brandon Gideons at P.O. Box 324 Brandon, MS 39043.