Gaylen Willard Jenkins' Obituary
Gaylen Willard Jenkins, 83, of Cedar Hill, Texas passed away on December 9, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on October 11, 1934 to Ira Jenkins and Marie Boyd in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Gaylen married Mary Lou Whisenhunt on July 22, 1961 in Dallas, Texas. He was a salesman of constructed steel with Daniel Steel and Wyatt Steel. Gaylen was also a member of the Muzzleloaders Gun Club of Dallas. He served honorably in the United States Navy from November 6, 1951 to February 1, 1957.Gaylen is survived by his sister, Darlene Holcombe of Allen, Texas; daughter, Robin Lopez, and her husband Toby, of Duncanville, Texas.The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Restland Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 beginning at 1:00PM in Restland Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75243
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