Herman “Corky” A. Jenkins, 79 of Sioux City, passed away suddenly Friday, June 26, 2026. A funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Elk Point Baptist Church. To view the service online, please visit https://www.youtube.com/live/G8bOzY0yO9Q Visitation will be Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a 7:00 P.M. prayer service at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions and donations to the family.

Corky was born the son of Betty (Tippery) Jenkins on February 27, 1947 in Sioux City, Iowa. He was then raised by his mother and his step-father, Vernon Hesse. He graduated from Central High School in 1965. He then proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. On May 10, 1969, he married Linda Long in Valparaiso, Indiana. They raised two children and enjoyed building their lives together. He continued his education at Sioux Empire and Western Iowa Tech schools.

Corky took pride in his long-time employment with Midwest Alarms, where he was still working and known as a “jack of all trades”. He enjoyed fishing at local spots and even went deep sea fishing with his son. Corky shared a special bond with his dog, Dancer. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family and keeping up with the grandkids.

Corky is survived by his wife, Linda Jenkins; children, Jodi Walden and Steven (Rita) Jenkins; grandchildren, Caitlin, Channing (Meredith), Elizabeth, Alexiah, Logan, Alexander, Gabriel, Elizabeth and great-grandchildren, Reegan, Marcie, and Kian; and his sister, Rose Hesse. He was also loved by many brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, and numerous other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, William “Skip” and Ted.