Nelson Jenkins

Nelson Jenkins, 92, of Granbury, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019. Graveside service: 2:00 PM, Friday, December 27, 2019, Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, officiated by Pastor David Alexander of First United Methodist Church, Mansfield where Nelson was a longtime member. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM -11:00 AM, Friday, December 27, 2019, at Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury.
Nelson was born on September 17, 1927 in Gorman, Texas to Thelma and Winborn Nelson Jenkins, Sr. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He travelled extensively for his job as an engineering manager for a computer corporation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jenkins and his sister: Marge Paige.
Nelson is survived by his sons; Ted Jenkins and wife Carol, and Kim Jenkins and wife Valerie, daughter: Kelly Huffman and husband Randy, grandchildren: Harlan Jenkins and wife Amber, Bryce Jenkins and wife Amber, Joshua Jenkins and wife Candice, Andi Jenkins, Lex Jenkins and wife Joy, Jarrod Huffman and wife Emily, and Quinton Huffman and wife Kristen, great-grandchildren: Ian Jenkins, Alayna Jenkins, Ambrose Huffman, Theda Huffman, Gunnar Jenkins, Esme Jenkins, William Vaughn, Halston Main, and Jack Briggs and niece: Jan Teel.