Richard Wayne “Rick” Jenkins

Richard Wayne “Rick” Jenkins passed away Friday,December 8, 2023, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Rick was born August 4, 1945, in Louisville, KY, to H.L.and Edith (Pitcock) Jenkins. He was 78 years old. 

Rick was employed by Kellwood Manufacturing for a number of years in various places around the country. During that time, he was transferred to serve as Plant Manager for the Kellwood Plant in Ackerman, MS. Afterthe plant closed, he elected to stay in Choctaw County and raise his family. He then opened up his own business, Mr. J’s Cleaners, where he served this community until his retirement. Through the years, Rick has been actively involved in community activities and organizations.  He served on the Choctaw Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees and was also an active member of the Choctaw County Cruisers. 

Memorial services will be held for Rick on Thursday, December 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Chester Baptist church with graveside services following in the church cemetery.Friends and family are invited to gather at the church for a time of remembrance beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to service time.

Rick is survived by his wife, Linda (Stovall) Jenkins of Ackerman, MS; 1 daughter, Sherrie Paige Jenkins of Oxford, MS; 2 sons, Christopher Wayne (Anita) Jenkins of Ackerman, MS, and Richard Troy Jenkins of Hattiesburg, MS; 1 sister Sonya Jenkins of Scottsville, KY, and 4 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 sisters, Wanda Page, Doris Fishback, Frances Robbins, Patricia Law, and Bobby Hill; and 3 brothers, Jim Jenkins, Randy Kelly Jenkins, and Billy Jenkins.

Memorials may be made to Chester Baptist Church or to the American Cancer Society.