John M. “Johnny” Jenkins, 62, of Russellville, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 at his home. He was born in Russellville on May 20, 1962 to the late Roy Jenkins and Effie Creek Jenkins. He was a mechanic and raised tobacco. He was of the Baptist faith and was an avid Nascar fan.
He is survived by his brothers, Ray Jenkins of Alabama and Rudy Jenkins and wife Lora, James Jenkins, Robert Rippy and wife Donna, Glenn Jenkins and wife Elma, and Calvin Jenkins and wife Michelle, all of Russellville; his sisters, Sharon DeBerry and Barbara Britt, both of Russellville, and Dorothy Vaughn and husband Bryan of Tennessee; caregiver and nephew Jonathan Cowan and wife Amie; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for John M. “Johnny” Jenkins will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, at Summers and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie Blick officiating with burial to follow in Berea Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home Thursday will be from 10 a.m. until the service hour.
Memorial donations may be made to Summers and Son Funeral Home, PO Box 56, Russellville, KY 42276.
Pallbearers: Jonathan Cowan, Ryan DeBerry, James Jenkins Jr., Lydia Jenkins, Andrea DeBerry, Barbara Britt and Dusty Thomas