Ed Jenkins |
Full Name: Edwin Harold Jenkins Born: December 17, 1935, Jacksonville, Fla. Died: March 31, 2019, Green Cove Springs, Fla. School: Lee High School in Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville JC in Jacksonville, Florida |
FSU Career |
Golf | |
Year Hgt Wgt Cl Ltr Hometown 1956 5-11 190 Jr * Jacksonville 1957 5-11 190 Sr * Jacksonville |
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Edwin Harold Jenkins Obituary. Posted on findagrave.com. Edwin "Ed" Harold Jenkins, 83, returned to his heavenly home March 31 following a long-term illness. His firm belief in God and devoted family supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Ed was born to the late Harold B. and Mabel F. Jenkins, in Jacksonville, FL on December 17, 1935 the youngest of five siblings. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Montee C. Jenkins; his son Ed Jenkins (wife Katherine) his grandchildren K. Rebecca Sit (husband Kerry), Philip A. Jenkins (wife Karli) a great grandson Elijah K. Jenkins and his sister Fern Washburn (husband Carey). He is preceded in death by his brothers, Merle, Arnold and Tommy. At an
early age he was immersed in the Christian community through the Brethren
Church and more recently Grace Anglican Church. As a young boy he developed
a love for golf; became an accomplished golfer and was captain of the golf
team at Florida State University and graduated in 1957 with a degree in
accounting. He worked for Ford Motor Company; was General Manager of
Southside Ford and owner of Ed Jenkins Ford Lincoln Mercury. |
FSU Statistics |
Golf |
Year Tournaments Rounds Par Low Strokes Wins Top10 Ave =========================================================== 1955-56 16 25.0 10 67 1,833 0 3 73.32 1956-57 15 24.5 9 66 1,790 0 0 73.06 ----------------------------------------------------------- Total 31 50 19 66 3,623 0 3 73.19 |
Match Play Year Record Percent ======================= 1955-56 1-1-0 0.50 1956-57 0-0-0 0.00 ----------------------- Totals 1-1-0 0.50 |
Date Opponent/Tournament Place Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Total Par ---------- ------------------------------ ----- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----- --- 1955-56 Season 02/26/1956 George Washington Tournament 9 69 74 78 77 298 72 03/03/1956 Stetson 71 71 72 03/05/1956 Florida 73 73 72 03/10/1956 Florida Intercollegiate 2 0 281 03/16/1956 Auburn 75 75 72 03/20/1956 Georgia 75 75 72 03/22/1956 Alabama 78 78 72 03/23/1956 Maxwell AFB 70 70 72 04/09/1956 Georgia Tech 69 69 72 04/11/1956 Rollins College 67 67 72 04/14/1956 Auburn 71 71 72 04/16/1956 Florida 71 71 72 04/21/1956 Rollins College 71 71 72 04/29/1956 Florida Amateur 5t 72 73 71 76 292 72 05/05/1956 Southern Intercollegiate 73 78 76 74 301 72 06/26/1956 NCAA Championship 11t 77 74 151 72 1956-57 Season 02/08/1957 Wisconsin 66 66 72 02/24/1957 George Washington Tournament 12 75 76 73 76 300 72 03/02/1957 Auburn 71 71 72 03/09/1957 Florida 73 73 72 03/16/1957 Florida Intercollegiate 69 72 72 71 284 71 03/18/1957 Georgia Tech 73 73 72 03/20/1957 Alabama 76 76 72 03/21/1957 Georgia 38 38 03/26/1957 Miami 70 70 72 03/30/1957 Rollins College 73 73 72 04/27/1957 Rollins College 68 68 72 05/01/1957 Florida 73 73 72 05/04/1957 Southern Intercollegiate 12 70 79 72 76 297 72 05/11/1957 Auburn 71 71 72 06/25/1957 NCAA Championship 65t 82 75 157 72 |
Match Play Date Opponent School Result Record ---------- ------------------------------ ---------------------------- ---------- ------- 1955-56 Season 06/27/1956 Ron Pawiacya NCAA Match Play W 7&6 1-0-0 06/28/1956 Jerry Pittman NCAA Match Play L 3&2 1-1-0 |