Clarence E. Jenkins

Clarence E. Jenkins, 94, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Cornerstone Living in New Tripoli. He was the widower of the late Rosemarie (Krutzer) Jenkins. Born in North Brunswick, NJ, he was the son of the late Ruben and Edna (Poffarl) Jenkins.

Clarence was a 1949 graduate of New Brunswick High School. He went on to serve his country in the Army National Guard and US Army Reserves for thirty years. Clarence was a plumber and pipefitter with the Local 9 Union in New Jersey. After retirement, he enjoyed running his own screen-printing business out of his home; known as Eddie’s Custom T’s. Clarence was a lifetime member of Elks Lodge in East Brunswick, NJ.

Survivors include his son, Larry (Nenita) Jenkins, New Ringgold, PA; daughter, Lynda (Richard) Bronzelino, CA. Clarence was predeceased by his son, Clarence E. Jenkins, Jr.

A memorial service will be held in East Brunswick, NJ at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to help off-set Clarence’s final expenses may be sent to Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway New Tripoli, PA 18066.

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