Larry Gale Jenkins, of Fayette County, TN was born on November 30, 1947 in Batesville, MS. He died on November 25, 2020, at the age of 72, just 5 days shy of his 73rd birthday, at Methodist North Hospital, in Memphis, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin E. Jenkins and Bessie M. Jenkins; his brother: Jerry Jenkins.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Patricia A Jenkins of Fayette County, TN, His children: Tina Pilkington of Fayette County, TN, Michael Green of Shelby County, TN, Tricia Jenkins of Fayette County, TN, His grandchildren: Jordan Pilkington of Fayette County, TN, Kasey Thompson, of Fayette County, TN, Hannah Green, of Shelby County, TN, Christopher Green of Shelby County, TN, His great-grandchildren: Khloe Thompson, of Fayette County, TN, Alexis Pilkington, of Virginia, Amelia Robinson, of Fayette County, TN, Kallen Pilkington, of Tipton County, TN, His sister: Linda Bennet, of Shelby County, TN.
Larry was a barber of 50 years and owner of Stage Road Barber Shop in Bartlett, TN. He was loved and respected by many. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather as well as a beloved friend. He loved his family and was well loved by his family. He was a long-time member and deacon of Bolton Full of Gospel Church and a God-Fearing man. He fought the good fight, but God was ready for him to come home. He will always be missed. Thank you everyone for your prayers and love.
Visitation will be held at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave Memphis, TN 38122 on November 30th, 2020 from 5-8pm.
Funeral will be held at Bolton Full of Gospel Church, 7333 Pleasant Ridge Rd Arlington, TN 38002 on December 1st, 2020 at 10 a.m. Graveside immediately following at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N Germantown Road, Bartlett, TN 38133.
