John Wayne Jenkins Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Wayne Jenkins of Bluff City, Tennessee, born in Bristol, Tennessee, who passed away on December 30, 2022, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Leonard "Curly" Jenkins; his brother Bobby Jenkins; and his sister-in-law Lisa Carty Jenkins. He is survived by: his mother Mary Jenkins (Gentry) of Bluff City; his wife Geraldine Anice Jenkins (Lyon); his daughters, Frances Whetsel (Mike) of Bristol, TN, Katrina Sluder (Derwin) of Bluff City and Julie Millard (Jason) of Bluff City; his grandchildren, Isaac, KaTana (Eric), Justin, Kayla (Nathaniel), Missy and Janie (Peyton); his great grandchildren, Grayson, Katerina, Harper, Bentley, Brysen and Abram; his brothers, Earl Jenkins (Barbara) and Kenny Jenkins; and his sister-in-law Lois Jenkins.
Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in honor of Johnny to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc., 26345 Network Place, Chicago, Illinois 60673-1263 or by visiting rmhc.org/donate or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
