TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for JENKINS, LARRY   

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La.

Died: Monday, February 17, 2014

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JENKINS, LARRY 
(Died February 17, 2014)

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Larry Lynn Jenkins, 69, a native of San Diego, CA and a resident of Houma, LA 
died Monday, February 17, 2014 at 03:30 PM after a long and courageous battle 
with lung cancer.

Visitation will be on Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at 
Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, February 20, 
2014 at 7:00 PM at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc.

He is survived by three sons, Kevin L. Jenkins, Chase W. Jenkins and Alexander 
R. Jenkins; Three daughters, Tamila A. Jenkins, Tonya L. Giroir and Stacy L. 
Jenkins; Two brothers, Michael L. Shroyer and Robert Jenkins, Jr. Three 
sisters, Sandra Sue LeBlanc, Renee M. Johnston and Karen M. Ritchey; Ten 
grandchildren, Kacy Smith, Brittany Smith, Ayden Jenkins, Bryce Jenkins, 
Allison Giroir, Kobe Giroir, Blake Giroir, Alexis Whitney, Averi Whitney, and 
Zoey Jenkins; and Six great grandchildren, Kalli Willet, Damien Willet, Paige 
Trahan, Peyton Trahan, Jameson Trahan and Kinsley Burnett.

He was preceded in death by his, Father, Robert Jenkins, Mother, Verna Lee 
Brothers Step-Father, George ÒBudÓ Shroyer, Jr. and Sister, Patsy J. Jenkins.

He was a proud veteran of the U.S.Navy where he served as a ship fitter on the 
U.S.S. Klondike in the Philippines and San Diego, CA. 
In Houma, he worked in auto sales and management at Cournoyer Oldsmobile-
Cadillac; as a Sales Manager at Houma Toyota; self-employed at First Choice 
Used Cars; and retired, disabled, as the manager of Terrebonne MotorsÕ Eastside 
Used Car Lot.

The family would like to thank Dr. Gamble and the staff of Mary Bird Perkins 
Cancer Center, the staff of Haydel Memorial Hospice, and the staff of 
Terrebonne Motors for their help and support throughout his illness. 
A special thank you goes out to all of his friends and family that stood beside 
him and showed their love and kindness throughout his battle with the disease. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent, in his name to Mary Bird Perkins 
Cancer Center of Houma, or a charity of your choice.

U.S. Veteran

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