RACINE – Robert Jenkins, Jr., 62, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Monday, December 21, 2020.

He was born in Warren, AR on June 20, 1958, the son of the late Robert and Willie (nee Price) Jenkins.

Robert last worked at AMC/Chrysler until an illness forced an early retirement.   When able, he attended Searching Together Baptist Church.  In his earlier years Robert enjoyed umpiring and refereeing for youth sports at the John Bryant Center.  He enjoyed watching sports and old movies on television.  However, Robert was happiest in the company of his family.

Robert is survived by his sons, Donte Adams and Willie Thomas; his sisters and brother, Virginia (Charles) Jones, Cornette Sykes and Calvin Jenkins; as well as many dear nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  Robert was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Debra Nesbitt-Jenkins; his brother, Conway Grandy; his sister, LaEtta Pegues and his brother-in-law, Roosevelt Sykes.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 for a visitation from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.   Due to COVID19, the funeral home is allowing 25 people at a time and masks are required.   A private service will take place for the immediate family.  However, all are invited to watch via livestream at 12:00 p.m. by using this link https://youtu.be/T-wVQidDK-Q His interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.

Service Details

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 for a visitation from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Due to COVID19, the funeral home is allowing 25 people at a time and masks are required. A private service will take place for the immediate family .  However, all are invited to watch via livestream at 12:00 p.m. by using this link https://youtu.be/T-wVQidDK-Q

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