Jerry Jenkins, 72, of Uniontown, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Uniontown Hospital.  He was born in Haydentown, PA on April 14, 1948, son of the late Delbert Harry Jenkins and Anna (Hlatky) Jenkins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Jenkins, his mother-in-law Anna Grant, as well as several uncles, aunts, and extended family members.

Jerry was a kind and gentle soul. He believed in the Lord and worshipped in his own way and time. He grew up to be a very strong, disciplined, hard worker, often working several jobs at one time, providing for his loved ones in any way he felt just. In his younger days, he was a volunteer firefighter, a meat cutter, managed a market, was a salesman and a marketer. For over 20 years he worked for Herr's Food, Inc., retiring as District Manager. Either by a kind word, sharp retort, or great joke he always encouraged the best in people. He was a great mentor and role model for the employees he supervised.

Jerry served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Coast Guard as a Third Class Boatswains Mate. He was an exceptional golfer, avid, never missed a link any time anywhere. Very competitive, kind and gentle to animals, especially to his dog Abby, and tolerated the cat Grey. He was fascinated with automobiles and Harley Davidsons, owned two, and was a card shark, loved poker and the slots.

Jerry fought the good fight as was his nature. He was courageous to his last breath here on Earth. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Beverly Grant Jenkins, married 39 years, his family and many friends. A great loss, could not have asked for a better person in life. He will be remembered always and forever. PEACE.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Beverly (Grant) Jenkins; brothers and sisters, Delbert Jenkins and wife Lois of Connellsville, Josephine Jenkins of Smithfield, Sharon Jordan of Smithfield, Marcella Volpe and husband Louis of Masontown, Richard Jenkins and wife Debbie of Smithfield; brother- in-law, William Grant, Jr. and wife Lisa and family of Fairbank; sister-in-law Michelle Grant Shumar and husband James and family of Uniontown; and many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Due to protective measures observed during the Corona Virus Pandemic, a Private Memorial Service will be held at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc. 603 N. Gallatin Avenue Ext., Uniontown, Pa on Friday, May 8, 2020, with Rev. Lee Maley officiating.

Entombment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park Mausoleum Columbarium, Brier Hill Pa. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com .