Fred Jenkins

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Fred Jenkins, age 85, passed away at his home on October 6, 2021, surrounded by his family.
Fred was born on January 2, 1936 in Blue Springs.? ? He graduated from Unaka High School.? ? Fred served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper, serving in Company E503 Abn Inf. Regt. earning Parachutist Badge and National Defense Medal.? ? He retired from North American Rayon Corporation as a plant supervisor after 32 years and was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church for 61 years.? ?
Fred enjoyed gardening, fishing and golf, but most of all spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.? ? One tradition he and his family loved was “Pa” calling Bingo every year for the Christmas Day family Bingo game.
Because of his profession of faith in Jesus Christ many years ago, Fred’s family looks forward to the day when they will see him again.? ?
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Nancy Rainbolt Jenkins; children Gerald Jenkins, Melissa Jenkins Cagle and husband Scott, Christopher Jenkins and wife Becky; grandchildren Abby Webb, Nick Jenkins and wife Tyler, Sydney Jenkins, Caleb Cagle and wife Amanda, Erin Wright and husband Sam, Landon Jenkins, Lauryn Jenkins and fiance’ Kirk Bachman; greatgrandchildren Reagan Webb, Rosalyn Webb, Carson Jenkins, Grant Cagle, Emmi Cagle, Niko Cagle, Ava Wright, and sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces and nephews.? ? He was predeceased by parents, Marion and Mabel Jenkins, brothers Von, Harold, Marvin, and Owen Jenkins and sister, Mildred Bowers.? ?
The family wishes to express their thanks to Amedisys staff members, especially Hospice Nurse Keith Green, Lexi and Hannah for their care.? ?
? A graveside service will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Park on Friday, October 8 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastors Dennis Wilson and Scott Cagle officiating. Pallbearers will be Landon Jenkins, Nick Jenkins, Sam Wright and Caleb Cagle.? ? Honorary pallbearers are Ron Miller, Bart Smith, Tom Penix, Bill Greene and Perry White.

Marion married Mabel Hatmaker on 12 Sep 1927 in Anderson County, , , Tennessee. Mabel was born about 1908 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Godfrey married Edna E. Oliver on 29 Dec 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Edna (daughter of James P.R. Oliver and Mary Jane Jenkins) was born on 9 Apr 1874 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Aug 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Angeline Crow about 1855 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Angeline (daughter of Robert Geofrey Carriger Crow and Mary Nave) was born about 1836 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Mar 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Monday, March 16, 1931
OLDEST WOMAN IN COUNTY DIES
Mrs. Angeline Jenkins is Dead at Age of 105
Mrs. Angeline Jenkins, aged 105, believed to be the oldest native resident of Carter County, died at her home in Watauga Valley Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Her death was said to have been the result of old age.
Mrs. Jenkins was born near her present home February 14, 1826, according to old residents, and has spent most of her life in the county. She was a member of one of the most prominent families in this section, who had much to do in making Carter County into the present prosperous state. The family came here when the county was almost a virgin wilderness, and were among the first pioneer settlers.
Mrs. Jenkins had a host of friends in East Tennessee through her cheerful disposition, and she retained this cheerfulness almost until death, although she had seen the passing of almost every member of her immediate family.
She is survived by only one daughter and several grand and great-grandchildren. At the time of her death marked the passing of one of the outstanding figures in the early pioneer history of the county.
Funeral services were held from the home this morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. J. J. Musick in charge. Interment followed in the Buckles Cemetery

James married Mary Jane Jenkins on 26 Dec 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of William P. Jenkins and Frances Fanny White) was born on 24 Oct 1846 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 1892 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]