William R. Jenkins, our beloved father, grandfather and brother, entered rest at the age of 91. He was born on August 25, 1923 in Lenoir City, TN.
Mr. Jenkins honorably served his country during WWII, in the 44th Infantry, Sixth Armored Division, receiving a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He retired as a foreman in the underground utilities field.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Jenkins and their son, Jackson Lee Jenkins and is survived by son, Robert Jenkins; grandsons, Dane and Ryun Caruthers; great-grandson, Ryun, Jr; brothers, Roy Lee Jenkins and wife Eleanor; Buddy Jenkins and wife Deanna; sisters, Nell Lambert, Shirley and husband Charlie Rissinger many nephews and nieces.
A Chapel Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all involved for his care.
