Ellsworth Jenkins, age 77 of Millville, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Cooper Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Newport, NJ, to Clarence and Florence Hickman Jenkins, Ellsworth, had been raised in Newport and moved to Millville in the mid 1960's. He served in the National Guard from 1963 to 1970 as a tank gunner and commander, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a hard worker all of his life and had worked at Armstrong/Kerr Glass, Sonny Green Firestone, and had worked with his brother, Clarence as a commercial clammer for many years, and finally, he spent the last part of his career as a Bartender and Manager at Larry's Bar and Restaurant in Millville. He enjoyed going there every morning to have coffee. It was at Larry's that he made many friends that he thought of as family and showcased his skill as a Master with a Pool Cue. He was a phenomenal Pool Player.

His daughter, Tracy, would describe her father as a happy, fun loving and an  independent free spirit, who enjoyed life to the fullest, and was an amazing Father and Pop-Pop, who always smiled and had a kind word for everyone. With his family he shared many a Saturday dinners that lasted several hours as he enjoyed spending time with Tracy and John Jr. It was at these dinners that Ellsworth would reflect on his good life and the many memories- His love for his children, Tracy and Justin, his grandchildren, his family on both the Carder, and the Jenkins side of the family, his passion for Pontiac GTOs, which he had two of in his earlier years that he had raced, going to the RaceTrack, playing golf, he enjoyed watching Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus play. He enjoyed trips to Charles Town, WV for horse races and golf with best friend, Larry. Everyone loved Ellsworth, also known as Els, Elsie, and EJ. Both Tracy and Justin both have fond memories of their Dad showing them how to play golf and shoot pool at an early age.

Ellsworth is survived by his daughter, Tracy Jenkins Archer, grandson, John S. Archer, Jr., son, Justin Jenkins and his wife Devon, granddaughter, Mackenzie Jenkins, brother, Clarence Jenkins and his wife Janet, sister-in-law Flora Jenkins, brother-in-law Billy Keel, nieces and nephew, and his best friend/brother of sixty years, Larry Shuemate.

He was predeceased by his mother Florence Jenkins, his father Clarence Jenkins, son-in-law, John S. Archer, Sr. former wife of 20 years, Brenda K. Carder, brother, Floyd Jenkins, sister, MaryEmma Keel, former sister-in-law Marlene Carter Jenkins, and his best friends, John Dastolfo, Jay Platt, Butch Wills and Frank "Boochie".

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ellsworth's visitation and funeral service on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Barr Funeral Home, 2104 E. Main Street, Millville. Visitation will be from 10 AM to 12 PM, followed by the service at 12 PM. Burial will be in Newport.