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Barney Cleo Jenkins

August 8, 1941 — February 2, 2025

Cleveland

Barney Cleo Jenkins, 83, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on February 2, 2025, Cleo was born in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Cleo Jenkins and Mary Blackburn.  He owned and operated a CPA firm, Jenkins & Associates, for over 30 years.  He was also a member of Gideons International for 55 years and was deeply involved in spreading the gospel.  Cleo loved sharing God's word in local schools, churches, and working foreign ministries.  He also enjoyed playing in church softball leagues.

Cleo is survived by his wife, June Rose Bridwell Jenkins, of sixty and a half years of marriage, as well as his son, Jeff Jenkins, and daughter-in-law, Kelly Jenkins; grandchildren, Alexander Jenkins, Natalie Jenkins, Delaney Jenkins, Joshua Jenkins, and Matthew Jenkins.  He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Alan Jenkins.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2024, at Strickland Funeral Home, Clermont, Georgia, followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel.   The interment will be in the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery.

Cleo's dedication to his faith, family, and community will be remembered and cherished by all who knew him.  "For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7.  W. R. Strickland & Sons, Clermont, Ga.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Thursday, February 6, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

W R Strickland and Sons Funeral Home

260 Main Street, Clermont, GA 30527

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Funeral Service

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Strickland Funeral Home Chapel

260 Main Street, Clermont, GA 30527

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Interment

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Concord Baptist Church Cemetery

640 Main St., Clermont, GA 20527

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