William "Bill" Riley Jenks' Obituary
William “Bill” Riley Jenks, 95 of Cordova, passed away March 23, 2016. Bill was a member of Wolfchase Bible Church for over 20 years, serving the church as a trustee and treasurer. He was a chemical engineer with DuPont, only missing one day of work in his 41 years with the company. He entertained people with his Barber Shop Quartet group. Bill is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jean Jenks; sons, Gary Jenks (Janice), Donald Jenks (Kay), Steven Jenks; step sons, Randy Cole (Cindy), Johnny Cole (Paula); ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his first wife of 33 years, Louesa Jenks. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 26 from 12:30 – 1:30. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 all at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, Poplar Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads Hospice or the Memphis Jewish Home.Arrangements entrusted to Memorial park Funeral Home & Cemetery “Celebrating life…..Behind the Stone Wall”
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