James Jenkins, age 81 of Castalian Springs, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Mr. Jenkins was born May 5, 1943 in Louisville, KY to the late Ben Hooper Jenkins and Pauline Barton Jenkins.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Neil Ward Jenkins; and sister, Judith Greer (David). He is survived by wife of 61 years, Georgia Gilmore Jenkins; son, James Barton “Bart” Jenkins, Jr. (Loren) of Chattanooga; daughter, Vickie Jenkins Rogers (Byron) of Portland; brothers, Ben Howell Jenkins (Sue) of Jonesboro, GA and Michael Jenkins (Cindy) of Lafayette; sister-in-law, Pauline Jenkins of Gallatin; and grandchildren, Zachary Rogers, Grant Jenkins, and Turner Jenkins.
Mr. Jenkins retired from GE after 22 years of service. In addition, he was a Shop Teacher at Gallatin High School.
Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, October 30th at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Sellars Family Heritage at Gallatin, with Bro. Jonathan Peace officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 29th from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 30th from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Crestview Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Corum Hill Church.
Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.
Sellars Family Heritage at Gallatin, 100 E. Albert Gallatin Avenue, Gallatin, TN 37066. 615-452-7115. Obituary line 615-452-5900. E-mail: [email protected].
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