Jerry Edward Jenkins

May 1, 1937 - August 19, 2020

Loved by many, Jerry Edward Jenkins, age 83, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Jerry was born on May 1, 1937 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Edward and Jane Jenkins. Jerry was one of two children with an older sister, Pat Husband. Jerry is preceded in death by his first wife, Venitia Jenkins, second wife, Pat Jenkins, sons John Jenkins, Jayme Swafford, and Eddie Mack Cowley, daughter Jackie Simon, and sister, Pat Husband. He is survived by children Donna Kay Oldham, Mike Swafford, and Tamra Copeland, and granddaughter Brooke Schwartz and numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as his best friend and companion, Pat Tidball. Jerry graduated from military school and served in the United States Air Force. He worked in the family bowling alley business and later had a career with the U.S. Post office and Southwestern roofing. Jerry enjoyed fishing, especially for crappie and jug lines. He was happy watching all sports and loved his home state teams, OU, OSU and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jerry was a great dancer and would always agree to play a game of cards, dominoes, or pool. He will be greatly missed.