Thursday, January 26, 2012

Obituary: Orville F. Jenkins Jr.

Orville F. Jenkins Jr., an Army/Air Force veteran of World War II, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years young.

Born in Philadelphia on Sept. 16, 1923, he moved his family to Willingboro in 1960.

Orville is survived by his wife of 63 years, Edna (Beuerle) Jenkins and sisters, Barbara Haig and Vanessa 'Toni' Varrese.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Edgar 'Bud' Jenkins.

Orville loved to fly and flew his first plane at the age of 14. He was still getting together periodically with his good friend, J P Ray, from those early days. J P only knew him as Junior all these years. Throughout his career in aviation, he was a corporate pilot and a private pilot. He was one of the originators of the AOPA when he worked at Main Line Airport. He worked at North East Philadelphia Airport and managed several airports including Wings Field Airport, Bader Field, and South Jersey Regional Airport.

He switched careers and became an agent for Prudential in 1970 until his retirement at the age of 71.

He leaves six children, Patti Weir, Barry Jenkins, Wendy Marousek, Cindy Valenzano, Wayne Jenkins and Karen Jenkins and their spouses; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please give of yourself by doing a good deed for someone in need.

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