Mike Jenkins, 77, of Cerulean, Passes Away

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Michael 'Mike' Jenkins, a 77-year-old resident of Cerulean, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jenkins had a long career working at Model Milk Company and Pepsi-Cola, and later co-owned a local business called Lic's. He was also a member of the Bass Club and attended Second Baptist Church.

Why it matters

Mike Jenkins was a well-known figure in the Hopkinsville community, having worked at several local businesses over the course of his life. His passing marks the end of an era for the area, as he was part of a generation that helped shape the local economy and community.

The details

Jenkins worked for 12 years at Model Milk Company and then spent 25 years at Pepsi-Cola before retiring. After his retirement, he co-owned a local business called Lic's for 13 years and also transported vehicles for Toyota of Hopkinsville. He was a member of the Bass Club and attended Second Baptist Church.

• Mike Jenkins passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.
• Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM.