George T. Jenkins Obituary

On October 22nd, George Thomas Jenkins, beloved husband of Elizabeth and father of Mark, Thomas and Eric, passed away after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. He was 76.

George, also known as "Jinx" and "Tom", was a Deacon at Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church in Middle River. George worked for the Glenn L. Martin company and then with the State of Maryland.

His most memorable occupation, however, was a soda jerk at Block's Drug Store in East Baltimore in the late 1940s. After graduating from Calvert Hall High School, he attended Towson State University then graduated from University of Baltimore's School of Law. He also earned a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Baltimore.

George was active in the community including managing championship teams for the Harford Park Little League, coaching basketball and writing successful grant proposals for the West Twin River Community Improvement Association. He was also an umpire in the Mason-Dixon Umpire Association whose members honored him with "Oakie" award in 1996.

In addition to his many sermons and poems, he also wrote skits that his family, friends and co-workers performed at holiday events. George will be remembered as a caring and compassionate man with great integrity.

Viewing for George T. Jenkins, Baltimore

When:
Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Christian Wake Service:
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 8 p.m.

Where:
Schimunek Funeral Home
9705 Belair Rd at Forge Rd, Baltimore, Maryland

Funeral Mass George T. Jenkins, Baltimore

When:
Monday, October 26, 2009

Where:
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church at 10 A.M.
10003 Bird River Rd
Middle River, MD 21220-1598
(410) 686-3085

Interment to Follow
Holly Hill Memorial Gardens
10201 Bird River Road, Middle River, Baltimore County, 21220