Edmond Earl Jenkins

Edmond Earl “Eddie” Jenkins, 79, of Aurora passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 at his home.
He was born to Orville and Carrie Wells Jenkins on Aug. 1, 1942 in Galena. He was a retired equipment operator for the city of Aurora.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby; two sons, Marty Jenkins (Susie) of Monett and Mitch Jenkins (Bridgette) of Mt. Vernon; daughter, Tammie Nibert (Doug) of Monett; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Clifford, Loyal, Charles, John and Harold Jenkins; and six sisters, Lucille Essary, Erma Essary, Dola Parker, Louise Hendrix, Joann Scronce and Arlene Colley;
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, in the Reavisville First Baptist Church under the care of Peterson Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Nolan Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday in the church.