Ellis L. Jenkins Jr., 84, a retired barber, passed away Friday, June 15, 2007. Graveside service: 2p.m. Tuesday at Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Visitaation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Baumgardner Funeral Home, Ft. Worth, Texas.

Ellis was born 14 Aug, 1922, in Bonham, Texas. He worked as a barber for over 50 yrs and was the owner of King's Barber Shop in West Fort Worth.

Ellis was avid bird and deer hunter. He was also a Mason for 50 yrs.

He served his country as an M.P. in the United States Air Force. Ellis was preceded in death by his son, Mike Jenkins.

Survivors are: wife, Margaret Jenkins; daughters, Sandra Holmes and Diana Whiteside; sisters, Peggy Simer and husband, Bill and Mary Jane Fennel; grandchildren, Mark Gabbert, Greg Gabbert and Wife Lisa, Joe Whiteside and wife, Terri, Heath Jenkins and wife, Pam Chris Jenkins and wife, Mandy and Ryan Jenkins; 13 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Published in the Star Telegram on 6/17/2007

This entry was presented by Ellis' niece, Betty Jenkins Ollas of Lincoln, Ca.

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