Louis Wayne Jenkins, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on March 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Louis was born on November 9, 1936 to the late Dave and Elois (Harlow) Jenkins in Pontotoc, Mississippi. He married Mary Gail (Gambrell) Jenkins on April 25, 1958, in Mississippi..
Louis was all about his faith, family, farming, firearms, his country, but most of all he loved being a Papaw.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Gail Jenkins; six daughters, Lisa Tolbird & significant other, Marko Trivundza, Gloria Middendorf, Nikkole Jenkins, Becky (Shawn) Compton, Monica (Tommy) Shepherd, Becky (Anthony) Colangelo; 3 three sons, Gary ( Susan Gene) Jenkins, Patrick Jenkins, Larry (Phyllis) Jenkins; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild as well as one brother, Jimmy (Diane) Jenkins and a daughter- in-law, Sandy Jenkins.
Louis was preceded by his parents and sisters, Norma Simmons and Shirley Sewell.
Visitation will be held on Friday April, 2 at 11 a.m. with memorial service to follow at noon at the Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff with Rowdy Boyer officiating. Family is requesting everyone wear a mask.
Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.