Mr. James “J.C.” Jenkins

Mr. James Carl “J.C. Jenkins, age 81 passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 doing what he loved. He was born February 18, 1939 in Rhea County, Tennessee. JC was a retired Furnace Operator with Roane Electric furnace. He was a member of Cardiff Baptist Church and a lifetime member of Rockwood Lodge #408F and AM. JC was an active member of Dayton and Kingston Parkinsons support group.  JC was also a member of Richland Senior Neighbors and Friends of Rhea County. He was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Ellen Jenkins, parents; Carl Jenkins and Maggie Shadden Jenkins, brothers; Earl and Alvin Jenkins, sister; Edna Jackson, sister in law; Dot Monday, brother in law; David ( Dot)  Allen, Mack (Margie) Allen, Jackie ( Coleen) Allen, and Earl Allen Jr.; grandchild, Chavon Redwine.

Survivors Include:

Daughters:               Penny Hughes (Gary) of Talbott, TN.

                                    Tracy Redwine of Spring City, TN.

2 Grandchildren:    Misty Wilder (Jeremiah), David Redwine (Bethany)

4 Great-Grandchildren: Destini Coy, Juliana Fernandez, Madison Monroe,

                                              Aubrianna Redwine

Brother in law:         Bobby Monday

Son in law:                Lynn Redwine

Many nieces and nephews that warmed his heart.

A multitude of close and loved friends especially Max Reed.

Cremation plans have been made. Family request in lieu of flowers make memorials St. Jude Children’s Hospitial, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. James Carl “J.C.” Jenkins.