William Roy Jenkins, Jr.

Retired From Shaw Industries After 36 Years

  • Tuesday, June 17, 2025
William Roy Jenkins, Jr.
William Roy Jenkins, Jr.
William Roy Jenkins, Jr., 77, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Jenkins retired from Shaw Industries as an inspector after 36 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Roy Jenkins, Sr. and Myrtle Oglesby Jenkins; two brothers, Bill Jenkins and Bobby Jenkins; daughter, Rebecca Lynn Jenkins.

Survivors include his loving wife, Emma Massey Jenkins; two daughters, Kristie (Kelvin) Clark and Samantha (Anthony) Goswick; five grandchildren, William Madison, Sarah (Cody) Gossett, Dylan Clark, Morgan McCarter and Wyatt McCarter; great-grandchildren, Barrett, Kelby, Braylee, William and River.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at Welcome Hill Baptist Church, 2772 Welcome Hill Circle, Dalton, Georgia with the Rev. Bruce Beach officiating. A reception will follow the service.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.

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