Richard Jenkins of Medford died on Saturday, June 1, at the Melrose/Wakefield Hospital. Born and raised in Medford, he was the son of the late Howard K. Jenkins Jr. and Florence (Ahern) Jenkins. Richard proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War, and afterward as a member of the Medford Fire Department for 27 years. He was a Medford High School Hal of Fame inductee for track and football, and was a past Commander of American Legion Post 45.
Richard was the devoted father of Richard Michael Jenkins and Jacquelyn Marie Jenkins, both of Medford, and the loving grandfather of Jayden Michael Jenkins. He was the dear brother of Robert Jenkins of Medford, Jack Jenkins and his wife Barbara of Sanbornton, NH, Carol Jentz and her husband Richard of Medford, and the late Thomas and Alan Jenkins. Richard was recently predeceased by his beloved dog "Buddy." He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Wednesday June 5 at 7:30 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with family from 4 through 7:30 PM. Interment will be private.