Walter L. "Sonny" Jenkins
Obituary
Mr. Walter L. “Sonny” Jenkins, 76, departed this life August 26, 2023 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.
Mr. Jenkins was born February 7, 1947 in Knoxville, TN., the son of John and Emma Coffer Jenkins. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran. He was a mechanic and loved fixing cars and watching Asian Karate Movies and he loved his dog “Lucky”. He had been employed at the Vienna Air Base in the Maintenance Department, retiring after working for over fifteen years.
He leaves to cherish his memory and legacy; his daughter Wajaeka Jones; step-daughter Shaunda Levy of Atlanta, GA.; nephews; Tony (Yvonee) Bell and Charles (Linda) Bell; niece; Charlotte Bell all of Youngstown; niece Angel Kelly of Columbus; and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bennard and John Bell; nephews; John Bell Jr., Dontae Napier and Ervin Hardy; and a niece Diane Bell. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00pm Thursday, September 7, 2023 at L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home with Funeral service at 2:00 pm.
Services of Dignity and Love entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
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Services
September 7, 2023
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home Inc.
1951 McGuffey Road
Youngstown, OH 44505
September 7, 2023
2:00 PM
L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home Inc.
1951 McGuffey Road
Youngstown, OH 44505
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February 7, 1947-August 26, 2023
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