Area mourns Former Suwannee County Property Appraiser Lamar Jenkins

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lamar Jenkins, a native of Live Oak, was born in February 1937 and passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Jenkins graduated from Suwannee High School in 1957, where he was a standout student and even served as senior class president. He also served as the Florida Future Farmers of America State Officer from 1957 to 1958. Throughout his life, Jenkins was an avid advocate for agriculture, working to preserve the rights of farmers and educating future generations. He even served as vice president of the Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale in Suwannee County. In addition to being a devoted Christian and a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church