Larry Clyde Jenkins Sr

In Loving Memory...

1951~2022

Larry Clyde Jenkins Sr. or “Koolman” and of course “The Black Mayor”, was born June 21, 1951, in Watonga, Oklahoma, to L.C. Jenkins and Geraldine (Burton) Jenkins. He passed away on October 4, 2022, at the age of 71, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Koolman spent most of his life in Watonga, Oklahoma. He was a lifetime member of The Church of God in Christ (Holiness Church). Larry was the father of Jacques Delray Nelson, with Saretta Yvonne Nelson in March of 1970. He married Glenda Williams in 1972, they raised three sons: Kevin Swanegan, Derrick LaVel Jenkins, Larry Clyde Jr. (CJ). His only daughter with Velita Wilson, Lashajuan Sharia Jenkins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father L.C. Jenkins and his brother Michael Barcindebar.

Larry was an athlete throughout his school career and was a member of the high school varsity basketball team as a freshman. He was a member of the Class of 1969.

Larry began his career at Sequoyah Spinning Mill, and then journeyed to become a truck driver for the U.S. Postal Service. He would venture to work for Wheeler Brothers Grain Elevator, Eley Tire Shop, and many more jobs. He fell in love with detailing cars at Ford Motor Company before moving to a landscaping career for Blaine County Court. He also worked for the Election Board of Blaine County. He ended his career as the custodial supervisor for Watonga High School.

Larry enjoyed life to the fullest and being his family and friends. He never met a stranger and was the life of every party. He had a designated spot at the Eastside Legion Park, where he often played dominoes, cards, and his favorite music. He enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs, and any NBA basketball or football on T.V. His most favorite times were watching his kids play sports.

His memory will be cherished by, his mother Geraldine Jenkins (Watonga, OK), his sister Linda (Jenkins) Colbert (Watonga, OK), his brother Jimmy Jenkins Sr. (Tami) Lumberton, MS, his sister Carol C.J. (Jenkins) Johnson (Atlanta) GA, his brother Nolan Willis (Geary, OK), his sister Ladina Tina Willis (Watonga, OK) his brother Reggie Barcindebar (Rita) (Seminole, OK); his sons: Jacques Richardson (Austin, TX), Derrick Jenkins (OKC, OK), Larry “CJ” Jenkins Jr. (Yukon, OK); daughter, Lashajuan Jenkins (Watonga, OK); (16) Grandkids, and (4) Great Grandkids, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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