Obituaries

Billy Nelson Jenkins

Billy Nelson Jenkins of Bentonville passed away on Oct. 20, 2017. He was born on July 26, 1961 in Oneida, Tenn. to the late Nelson and Lizzie Bell Jenkins. Billy worked for Wal-Mart for 38 years in several different positions, retiring as a forklift driver. He will be remembered as a man who never met a stranger. He was loved by everyone who met him. Survivors include his sons, Rodney and Justin Jenkins; love of his life, Samantha Brown; grandchildren, Nelson and Jude Jenkins; sisters, Brenda Jenkins, Glenda Minic; brother, Bobby Riddle; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his sister, Linda Cornog. Friends are invited to an informal, celebratory visitation with the family from 6-8 p.m., on Tuesday evening, October 24, at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville. On Wednesday, please join us for a graveside service at 3 p.m., in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hiwasse.

Published October 23, 2017

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