Michael Lynn Jenkins

     Michael Lynn Jenkins, 78, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Mike was born February 7, 1948, in Nevada, MO to H. Everett and Virginia Lee (Vohs) Jenkins. He married Mary Elizabeth (Parks) Pike on October 15, 1976, and she survives of the home.

     Mike was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada High School. As an adult, Mike worked as a truck gardener, traveling the countryside selling home grown vegetables and produce. He was a member of the Sheldon Christian Church where he was baptized in 1988. Mike enjoyed hunting and fishing and was member of the Show-Me Big Bucks Club. He was also a member of the VFW.

     In addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by his children: Mary Jo Shouse, (Gary), Spearville, KS, Joe Pike (Tracy), Nevada, Matt Pike, Butler, MO, and Jeanie Masters, Nevada; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Pat McClellan, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jim Jenkins, Gary Jenkins, and Johnny Jenkins.

     Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Roger Beach officating. Interment will follow in Welborn Cemetery in Moundville, MO.

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