Gary Jenkins, age 73, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Flower Hospital, in Sylvania. He was born on September 26, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Edward Taylor and Lorena Jenkins .
Prior to retirement, Gary had worked at Vulcan Industries as a Machinist. Gary was an active member of Life Chapel in Oregon, Ohio, where he got married to his wife, Debra, on August 18, 1974, when it was called Apostolic Faith Assembly. A family man, he took care of his loving wife and family; known as Papa to his grandsons, he enjoyed fishing, especially with his son.
Those left to forever cherish his memory are his wife of 46 years, Debra (Davis) Jenkins; daughter, Kelly Eischen; son, Eric Jenkins; three grandsons; and two brothers, John and Edward Jenkins.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Jenkins; and a sister, Carol Anderson.
Private family services will take place. Burial will take place at a later date at Toledo Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Life Chapel Church in Oregon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home; 3655 King Road, Toledo, Ohio, 43617. (419-392-9500)