David Henry Jenkins

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Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 W. Washington Avenue
Jonesboro, AR  72401
Monday, May 15, 2023
1-2 pm
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Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 W. Washington Avenue
Jonesboro, AR  72401
Monday, May 15, 2023
2 pm
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St. Judes Chirldrens Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Pl
Memphis, AR  38105


NEA Humane Society
6111E. Highland
Jonesboro, AR  72401
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of Jonesboro, AR

November 20, 1939 - May 12, 2023

David Henry Jenkins, Sr., passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. He was born November 20, 1939 in Barton, AR to John and Hattie (Ship) Jenkins. David attended the University of Arkansas and was of the Baptist faith. He served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a Deputy Sheriff for Sebastian County, AR. He retired from John Deere after working for 47 years. David and his wife loved traveling all over the United States in their RV, going to Nashville and amusement parks. He was also an Arkansas Razorback fan.

David is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Brett Winkler and sister, Joyce Roberts.

Those left to cherish is wonderful memory are his wife of 62 years, Edith (Smith) Jenkins; sons, Mike Jenkins, David "Roosie" Jenkins Jr. and David Jenkins III and his wife, Brandy all of Jonesboro; daughter, Cindy Winkler and her husband, Bob of Bartlett, TN; grandchildren, Jason Winkler and his wife, Amber, Mark Winkler and Evan Jenkins; great grandchildren, Ruth, Evelyn and Vivian Winkler.

Funeral service will be Monday, May 15, 2023, 2:00 pm at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home with Johnie Jenkins officiating.

Visitation will be prior to the funeral beginning at 1:00 pm.

Pallbearers will be David Jenkins III, Evan Jenkins, David "Roosie" Jenkins, Jr, Robert Winkler,Jason Winkler and Mark Winkler.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Center, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 or the NEA Humane Society, 6111 Highland Dr. Jonesboro, AR, 72401.

Arrangements by Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

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Jen and Mike jenkins
Jonesboro, AR
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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Dad we will miss you an ours hearts will always have a hole in it that no one can fell but you ...we love you an we always remember your big smile an how you always gave the best hugs go fly high dad. Spread those beautiful wings that God gave you .. ❤💖

Ross Marlay
Jonesboro, AR
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Thursday, May 18, 2023

The volunteers and staff of the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society send our sincere sympathies to David's family, and we thank you for remembering the homeless animals, even in your time of grief.

Kerry Russell
jonesboro, AR
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

i’m so sorry Edith. he was a great man. hope ur ok. message me if u need me and i’ll give u my number. love u

Margaret Kirk
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, May 13, 2023

Edith I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your dear husband. You are in my prayers.