Lloyd Melvin Jenkins, age 74 of Bartow, FL, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. He was a member of the Providence Progressive Missionary Baptist Church located in Bartow, FL.

He is survived by one daughter: Lauria Walker, Bartow, FL; two sons:  Melvin Jenkins, Bartow, FL, and Jeremy Jenkins, Bartow, FL; one sister: Tommie Bell, Miami, FL; two brothers: Eddie (Barbara) Jenkins, Valrico, FL and Willie Terrell Jenkins, Bartow, FL; and 11 Grand Children.

Viewing will take place at Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, August 2, 2024.

Funeral service will be at Greater Providence Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 510 Battle Avenue, Bartow, FL at 4:00 PM, Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, FL.