Mr. Charles Donald 'Charlie' Jenkins, Indianapolis, passed away on the early morning of Monday, May 9, 2022. He was 97. Charlie was born October 7, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Elmer Leslie and Ruth May (Meyer) Jenkins, Sr.
Charlie was proud veteran, having honorably served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He learned the craft of an airplane mechanic which carried over to a long career as an automobile mechanic. He had been employed at the Smart and Perry Ford dealership in Indianapolis which later became Ray Skillman Ford. He served there for an amazing 45+ years and retired in January of 1987.
Charlie was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Greenwood as well as the VFW. He was an avid reader and enjoyed anything concerning the Civil War. He was a sports enthusiast and especially liked the Cincinnati Reds and Indianapolis Colts. He bowled for many years with teams from Ford and eventually gave it up at the age of 87. He spent much of his leisure time fishing with the grandchildren, woodworking and gardening…tilling his own ground until recent years. Charlie dearly loved his family and his dogs and cherished the time they could spend together.
Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Irma Lois (Hammersley) Jenkins; his children, Rebecca (James) Fuson, Linda (Daniel) Dubak and Karen (partner: Paul Wheeler) Jenkins; His grandchildren, Daniel (Terri) Dubak, James Fuson, Aaron (Jennifer) Dubak and Julie (Alex) Fred; 15 grandchildren; and his sisters, Ruth Prickett and Joyce (Bud) Smock as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in passing by his grandson, Charles Donald Dubac and his siblings, Elmer Jenkins, Jr. and Betty Larrison.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Monday, May 16, 2022 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood, with his grandson, Pastor Daniel Dubak officiating. Burial will immediately follow.
For those choosing to make a memorial contribution, the family has suggested those be offered to the American Cancer Society.

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