Willie Jenkins age 71 passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 after a long illness surrounded by his family. He was born January 13, 1942 in Greenup, Kentucky to the late Richard and Bertie (Blanton) Jenkins.
He married the love of his life, May (Brady) Jenkins on October 8, 1989 and she survives.
Willie has one daughter Willie May Jenkins, and a two year old granddaughter Lilyana May Jenkins of Marion. He has two sisters Dorothy (Brice) Tharp of Ono West Virginia,Loretta Jenkins of Huntington, West Virginia, and special family friends Dottie (John) Adkins Crossland, and Cindy Crossland.
Willie is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Dottie Kirk.
Willie was an avid car enthusiast, loved fishing and motorcycles.
Family will receive friends Thursday May 9, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors with Rev. David Blowers Officiating. Burial will follow in Iberia Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gunderhallandfolk.com