Raymond E. Jenks class of 1953, age 90, passed away April 18, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan, to Clifford and Evelyn Jenks. Raymond was a graduate of Okemos High School. He went to work for Oldsmobile, retiring after 44 years as a tradesman. He was a member of South Church of the Nazarene and Victory Life Church. In his earlier years, Raymond enjoyed wood working and being an amateur radio operator.
Surviving are his children, David Jenks, Charlene (Brian) DeKoninck and Connie Yergin; grandchildren, Waylen Jenks, Francesca Jenks, Jennifer DeKoninck, Tiffany DeKoninck, Justin Richardson, Brandon Richardson, Austin Richardson and Samuel Fitzgerald, and great-grandchild, Penny Richardson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Jenks; daughter, Jane Fitzgerald; brother, Harold Jenks; and sister, Marie Krauss.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Victory Life Church, 6892 D Dr N, Battle Creek, MI 49014. Memorial contributions may be made to the Victory Life Kids Camp or Wounded Warrior Project.
Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.