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Jimmy Jenkins, Sr. (92)
U S Army WW II Veteran
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Born: October 20, 1923
Deceased: May 22, 2016
His family has requested that the PGR attend his services. The mission is a ‘go’ and all contacts have been made. Mr. Jimmy Jenkins, Sr. entered the Army February 15, 1943 in Tyler, Texas. He became a squad leader, serving in Normandy, Northern France, the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. Mr. Jenkins achieved the rank of TEC 4, and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, EAMe Campaign Medal with 5 Bronze Stars, 3 Overseas Service Bars and the American Theater Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged October 30, 1945.
Services: 11:00 am Saturday, May 28th at Ward Chapel AME Church, 501 South Allen Blvd., Marshall, Texas, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of Marshall.
Staging: at the church from 9:00 to 9:30 am with a riders meeting at 9:30 am. BIG FLAG BIKES ARE REQUESTED. Directions to the cemetery will be given by the Ride Captain. All new members are requested to sign a PGR Release of Liability prior to Flag Line. Please remain flexible as to the requirements of the mission (SEMPER GUMBY).
Map link staging area: http://tinyurl.com/grcrua9
Ride Captain: Bill Parrish
Phone: [URL=”tel:903-926-1962″]903-926-1962[/URL]
Email Address: bparrish4x4@gmail.com
Flag Captain: Gail Johnston
Phone: [URL=”tel:903-372-6049″]903-372-6049[/URL]
Email Address: lakepark@suddenlink.net
Weather Report: high temp 85 degrees. Please hydrate often, including the night before.
ALL GROUPS, CLUBS, INDEPENDENTS, ETC. ARE WELCOME. The only prerequisite is RESPECT. Also remember, you do not have to ride a motorcycle to join in. The flag line is open to all who wish to participate.
Stand tall and silent as you honor this fallen veteran and his family.