MARK ALAN JENKINS

Francis-Graveside services for Mark Alan Jenkins, 51, of Francis, are 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Francis, Rev. Jamie Perry will officiate.
Mr. Jenkins died Thursday, June 21, 2012, at his home. He was born March 29, 1961 in Ada, Oklahoma to Markus Orville and Wanda Lou (Cooper) Jenkins.
He served in the United States Army and was a carpenter.
Survivors include his parents, Marcus and Wanda, of Francis; two brothers, James Bryan Jenkins and wife Toni, Francis and Kevin Dale Jenkins, Francis; three sisters, Diane Jenkins Calaway, Francis, Leah Jenkins Abney and husband Bryan, Paoli, Oklahoma and Torri Jenkins Harvey, Francis and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many nieces and nephews.
Alan, as he was known by his family and friends, was a very quiet, private man. During his younger years, he was inseparable from his cousin, Keith Flowers, with whom he was always getting into mischief by "falling" into any creek nearby, even in the coldest winter months. He attended Byng School and served time in the United States Army, where he was an excellent marksman. He always loved to spend time outdoors, camping, fishing and visiting with friends. Even though his last few years were difficult for him physically, he never gave up hope, rarely complaining, as he fought to regain his strength and health. He will be deeply missed by all who know and love him.