Funeral Mass of Christian Burial for John Timothy “Tim” Jenkins is set for 10:00 am. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church. Father Mario Soloizano officiating.
Family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 at Memorial Funeral Home.
Tim died August 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1949 to the late Lester “Johnny” and Bette Jenkins. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church, he received his MBA from Ohio University. He was a Ceramic Engineer for Corning Glass Co. from 1978 to 1987 and worked at Osram Sylvania from 1987 to 2005 from which he retired. He was an avid chess player. He and his wife moved to Corinth in 2016 from Lexington, KY. He enjoyed hunting, tennis and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Laure Jenkins; son, Shawn Jenkins (Linda Claire Guttery); daughters Allison Jenkins, Michelle Orren (Daniel); sister, Janet Tucker; grandchildren Blake McQueen Jenkins, Hudson Orren; nephew, Billy Tucker.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude children Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN. 38105
Condolences can be left at www.memorialcorinth.com
Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home.
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