James Edward Jenkins

James Edward Jenkins, age 74, was born on September 7, 1947, to the late Carl Jenkins Jr and the late Jameslee Jenkins-Henry. He left this world peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Sweetwater Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.

Besides his parents, James is preceded in death by his brother, Albert Jenkins, and sister, Carletta Jenkins- Gibbs.

James is survived by his brother, Michael E. Jenkins, Atlanta, GA, and sisters Dorothy L. Jenkins and Joyce A. Jenkins-Jones, both from Maryville, TN, and an uncle, George Jenkins, Virginia Beach, V A. And a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

James was proud to have served in The United States Army serving in the Vietnam War and a member of the Army Rat Division. This earned him several medals including a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Combat Infantryman Badge, to name a few. After leaving the military, he enjoyed fishing, especially with his brother, Michael, and taking his beloved boat out on the water. He was a generous soul who always made sure if you got him something to eat, "get you something too". He loved watching westerns on television, playing video games, and cooking.

He was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Family will receive friends Monday, September 20, 2021, from 10am - 11am with funeral service to follow at Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville TN with funeral service to follow. Interment will follow service at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on E. John Sevier Highwa y . James may also be viewed Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 12noon - 6pm at Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville, TN.