Eddie Gene Jenkins' Obituary
Decatur-Eddie 'Bud' Jenkins, 68, of Taylorville, passed away 8:00 am Friday, November 26, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
As per Bud's wishes there will be no services and cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with Bud's family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Bud was born November 2, 1942 in Red Boiling Springs, TN the son of Harley E. and Ruby O. (Price) Jenkins. They later move to Taylorville, where he attended Taylorville High School. Bud married Linda Incarnato on May 21, 1965 in Decatur. He was employed several years as a mechanic for Good Year Tire Company. Bud was an avid drag racing fan and he enjoyed hunting.
He is survived by his son Tracey (wife ' Tina) Jenkins of Decatur; three brothers Ralph Jenkins of Taylorville, Ronnie (wife ' Margo) Jenkins of Nokomis, and Steven Jenkins of Bull Pit, IL; three sisters Jo Edith Cobane of Taylorville, Sue (husband ' Curry) May of Jacksonville, and Peggy (husband ' Wayne) Prose of Taylorville; four grandchildren Ashley, Heather, Brianne, and Jordan; and two great-grandchildren Azlynn and Hayden; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Patsy Moorehead, and his brother Stanley L. Jenkins.
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