Marshall “Glenn” Jenkins, 79 years of age of Grand Chain, Illinois (the Hillerman Community in Massac County) passed away peacefully at home at 10:20 A. M. Monday, January 6, 2025.
Glenn was a long time member and Trustee of the Hillerman Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Christian and brought his children up in the Church to love God and accept his salvation. Glenn worked as a railroad railcar repairman and working crew for the Illinois Terminal Railroad in Alton, Illinois. This railroad was sold and with all his knowledge of the work and years of experience, he was then hired at American Electric Power in Metropolis, Illinois. He retired in 2008.
Glenn enjoyed deer hunting and fishing on his farm near Hillerman. He taught his children and grand children to appreciate the great outdoors.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar “Buddy” Jenkins and Mattie Sue Marshall Jenkins Mosley; one brother and his stepfather.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Brenda Wetherington Jenkins; a son, Jeff and Karen; two daughters, Dana (Robert) Morley and Betty Stubblefield; also, five grandchildren.
A celebration of life service honoring the life of Marshall “Glenn” Jenkins will be Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11 A.M. at the Hillerman Baptist Church. Pastor Ben Hottel will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 A.M. til the service hour at the Church.
Memorials in memory of Marshall “Glenn” Jenkins can be made to the Hillerman Baptist Church, C/O Pastor Ben Hottel, 4197 Hillerman Rd. Grand Chain, Illinois.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak.