Alan L. Jenkins
Alan L. “Rip” Jenkins, 88, of Jefferson, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at home.
He was born May 29, 1932, in Cheswick, a son of the late Alan M. and Jessie J. Knox Jenkins.
Rip was a 1950 graduate of Aspinwall High School.
He was a construction manager for Crossgates Bank Building Corp., St. Louis, Mo.
He formerly served on the Lower Ten Mile Joint Sewer Authority and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority Boards.
Rip was well known for his involvement in the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company since 1967. He served as chief, assistant chief, president, fire police, among many positions he held. His involvement went beyond the local area, where he was a member of the Greene County Fireman’s Association and a past president, the Western PA Fireman’s Association and a past president, Western PA Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs Association, Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania and was a past sargent of arms, the Old Timers and past president of the Western PA Association, Gooseneckers of the Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania; Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania Fireman of the Year 2007, the Western PA Fireman’s Association Fireman of the Year 2008, the Pennsylvania American Legion Fireman of the Year 2009; and numerous recognitions and awards.
On August 4, 1951, he married Estelle D. Smith, who survives.
Also surviving are four children, Sharon (Donald) Wood of Jefferson, David (Sarah) Jenkins of Canonsburg, Gail (James) Bowden of Jefferson and Valerie (Norm) Strimel of Waynesburg; 10 grandchildren, Brian Wood, Dawn Wood, Julie Murphy, Jesse Jenkins, Renee Kovach, Jim Bowden Jr., Melinda Bowden, Joe Belford, Devon Belford and Casey Belford; 15 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and a brother, Edward G. (Andrea) Jenkins of Ocala, Fla.
Deceased is a grandson, Dwayne Bowden.
In following Centers for Disease Control guidelines of 25 people at a time in the funeral home, wearing masks and social distancing, friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m., the hour of funeral services, Tuesday, August 18, in the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, with Pastor Pete Arigoni officiating. Fireman’s Honors will be accorded during the funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company, 1483 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, PA 15344, or the Greene County Humane Society, 183 Jefferson Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370.
Condolences may be expressed at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.