Warren Jenkins Obituary

Jenkins - Warren Bernard. On March 8, 2023, Warren Bernard Jenkins, passed from this life, leaving family and friends to mourn, but also celebrate a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, relative, and friend. Born January 31, 1924, in Tampa, Florida, to Leroy Jenkins and Lillie Mae (Justice) Jenkins,

Warren moved to New York with his mother and grandmother, Lillie Brigham, at an early age. He grew up in Harlem, New York, attending school through junior high, before leaving school to help support the household. On September 5, 1948, Warren married Rita

Venitia Powlis. In 1949, Warren joined the NY National Guard serving until being honorably discharged in 1953. Rita and Warren had 3 children, Keith and twins, Kevin and Theresa, moving to Huntington, New York in 1963, to continue raising their family. Continuing his hard-working ways, Warren supported the family working at numerous jobs, including as a short order cook and a railroad porter. Warren worked for 23 years as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in New York City and then in East Northport, New York. During this time, Warren also earned his high school equivalency degree. An avid bowler, Warren and Rita bowled in numerous leagues in New York and on Long Island introducing bowling to their children. Warren also enjoyed traveling, photography, jazz music and "old" movies. Warren also loved to laugh, a wonderful gift he passed on to his children and grandchildren. Warren supported Rita's return to school to finish college and obtain a master's degree in special education. When Rita became ill, they moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina, near their daughter, Theresa and her husband, Leon Russ. Prior to Rita's passing from Alzheimer's in 2018, after a marriage of 69 years, Warren lived with Theresa and Leon, who provided tremendous love, support and care to Warren until his passing. In addition to his children, Keith, Theresa and Kevin and their respective spouses, Jo-Ann Wallace, Leon Russ and Gina Simms, Warren is survived by four grandchildren, Corey Jenkins, Cameron Jenkins, Evan Jenkins, and Kynan Jenkins and a niece, Veronika Powlis. Services will be held March 20, 2023, at the Bobo Funeral Chapel in Spartanburg, South Carolina.