James E. Jenkins, 50, of Oliver Springs, died Thursday from injuries sustained in a mining accident.

A Lenior City native, Mr. Jenkins had lived in the Oliver Springs area most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Atomic Bass Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Frank Jenkins and Nannie Hembree Jenkins; and a daughter Kimberly Noe.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Jenkins of Oliver Springs; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Mary Jo Jenkins of Oak Ridge; daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Daniel Poore and Tammy and Jeff Brummett, all of Clinton; brothers, Pete Jenkins of Oliver Springs, Blane Jenkins of Jonesboro, Ga., Tommy Jenkins of Columbus, Miss., and Gary Jenkins of Oak Ridge; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Mickey Cox of Harriman; nine grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was Saturday in Sharp Funeral Home chapel with Richard Powlus officiating. Graveside service and burial was Sunday in Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

Source:
Clinton Courier News
7 Oct. 1992