Donald Ray Jenkins

Donald Ray Jenkins, age 68 of Louisville, passed away February 18, 2020. Don was a life-long resident of East Tennessee who attended St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Louisville and was retired from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory where he worked for over 40 years. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed many rounds with close friends at Wallace Hills and Royal Oaks. In his retirement, Don enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his daughters, grandchildren, and beloved dog Reese. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Henry and Leona Jenkins, and his brother, Larry Jenkins. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Holly and Brian Child and Courtney and TJ Hammontree, grandchildren Conner Landers and Abby Hammontree and Sarah and Emily Child, brother David (Nell) Jenkins, sister Linda (Gordon) Webb, and numerous special nieces. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:00 pm, Friday, February 21, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 3359 Louisville Road, Louisville, TN 37777. A service celebrating Don’s life to follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Rowland Buck & Rev. Rex Rogers officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Louisville, TN. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Donald Ray Jenkins please visit our Sympathy Store.