Nov 25, 2022

John Thomas (Tom) Jenkins

Posted Nov 25, 2022 9:43 PM

John Thomas (Tom) Jenkins, 72, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Emporia, KS. Tom was born on January 27, 1950, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the son of Norman S. and Margie L. (Bowman) Jenkins. Tom worked for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline and retired after more than 40 years of service. On December 23, 1973, he married Connie S. Hamm in Greensburg, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Summers.

Tom is survived by his wife, Connie Jenkins; three children, Heather (David) Serviss, Jennifer (Ryan) Balkenhol, and Ryan Jenkins; six grandchildren, D.J. (Brandy) Serviss, Megan (Tristen) Pike, Logan Serviss, Ansen, Corbin, and Holden Balkenhol; and two great grandchildren, Gentry and Miles Serviss. Tom’s wishes were to be an organ donor and cremation will follow. There will be a private family service held at a later date. In Tom’s memory, memorial contributions can be made to Ducks Unlimited at www.ducks.org/get-involved/memorial-giving.