William Jenks

William A. Jenks, age 76, of Erie, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital.  He was born in Erie on March 30, 1943, a son of the late George D. and Anne Thiel Jenks.

William was a 1961 graduate of Harborcreek High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy.  He worked as an Inspector for General Electric, Building 64 Aerospace Division, where he retired from in 2000, after 35 years.  William was a bowler, golfer and fisherman and enjoyed camping, Western movies and Elvis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Marjorie Howard Jenks; two daughters, Kiersten Mikowski (Jason) and Kelly Jenks; grandchildren, Emily and Ellie Mikowski and Courtney and Carly Turbaczewski; and his brother, Richard Jenks (Beverly).  William will be missed by his dogs, Samantha, Lacey, Bailey and Sydney.

Friends may call at the Burton Wintergreen Funeral Home, 2532 Norcross Rd., Erie on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. until the time of service, with full military honors, at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3025 French St., Erie, PA 16504.

Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.