Straley Jenkins, Jr.

Straley V. Jenkins Jr. age 72 passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007 at UT Hospital. He was retired from the Tennessee Air National Guard and the 228 Squadron. He was a Charter Member of Praise Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by: Father, Straley Jenkins Sr.; Mother, Claudie Jenkins; Brother, Jimmy; Daughter, Sandra Colombo. Survivors include: Wife, Wanda Ricketts Jenkins; Daughter, Brenda Jenkins of Greeneville, TN; Daughter and Son-in-law, Cheryl & David Link of Knoxville; Grandchildren, Aaron Link, Audrey Link, Ben Link, Joseph Enriquez; Sisters, Idella Bible of Greeneville, TN and Charlotte Dunn of New York. Memorial service will be at 7:00 PM, Friday, December 7, 2007 at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Timothy Rake of Praise Lutheran Church officiating. Donations may be made to: Praise Lutheran Church, 1850 Big Springs Road, Maryville, TN 37801. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday, December 7, 2007 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Straley Jenkins, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.