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03/01/2022
Obituary for Glen A. Jenkins
Father of Keith Jenkins, Grandfather of Andrew Jenkins, and Founder of Jenkins Funeral Chapel
Glen A. Jenkins, age 92, beloved husband of the late Joan (Nee Fowles) for 66 years. Dear father of Bonnie L. Reynolds (Parker Jr.) and Keith Jenkins (Mary Beth). Loving grandfather of Parker Reynolds III (Jessica), Craig Reynolds (Emily), Andrew Jenkins (Kim) , Marlene Nagy ( Brian ), Thomas Jenkins (Lisa). Devoted great grandfather of Zoe, Zane, Charles, Sterling, B.J., Macey, Harrison, and Hudson.
With a loan from his father, Glen founded Jenkins Funeral Chapel when he was just 22. For 38 years, he cared for grieving residents in the community. Glen and Joan were selected Mr. and Mrs. Westlake in 1971. He was a member of many organizations including, Dover Lodge #489, Al Koran Shrine, Royal Order of Jesters Court #14, Cleveland Masonic Council #36, West Park (Masonic) Chapter #214, Lorain Co. Fire Brigade, Holyrood Commandery #32, Cleveland Embalmers Association, Ohio Embalmers Association, Lorain County Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, Cuyahoga County Funeral Directors Association, and was a Lifetime Member of Dover Congregational Church.
Funeral Service to be held Sunday March 6 at 2:00 PM at Dover Congregational Church, 2239 Dover Center Road, Westlake. Family and friends will be received from 6-8 pm on Saturday March 5 at Jenkins Funeral Chapel, 2914 Dover Center Road, Westlake, OH 44145. Private interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Westlake.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Al Koran Shriners Hospitals, P.O. Box 81184, Cleveland, Ohio 44181 or Dover Congregational Church, 2239 Dover Center Road, Westlake.
