Michael David Jenkins, Sr.

MR. MICHAEL D. JENKINS, SR. Mr. Michael David Jenkins, Sr., 67, of LaGrange, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Hospice LaGrange. Mr. Jenkins was born November 17, 1947, in LaGrange, son of the late John Will Jenkins and the late Irene Woodard Jenkins. A lifelong resident of Troup County, he was employed for a number of years as towel division manager for Kleen-Tex Industries. He was a born-again Christian, was an avid hunter and fisherman, was a member of the NRA, and enjoyed sports and working out. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Jenkins; son, Michael D. Jenkins, Jr.; daughter and son in-law, Beth Jenkins and Dale Safford, all of LaGrange; step-children, Melissa Garrison Spradlin of Gay, Donna Garrison Merrill of LaGrange, and Michael Lee of Franklin; grandchildren, Kristyn Jenkins, Alaina Jenkins and Brittney Smith; three great-grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Tina Lee Andrews; sisters, Faye Jenkins and Raye Jenkins; brother, John Will Jenkins, Jr.; and sister in-law, Betty Jenkins. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, at the graveside in Meadoway Gardens Cemetery in LaGrange, with the Reverend Jimmy Pruitt officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 Monday night. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WOAK Radio, 1921 Hamilton Rd., LaGrange, GA 30240. Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville is in charge of arrangements. Visitation: from 6 until 8 Monday night, September 21st, at Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home Services: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 22nd, at the graveside Interment: Meadoway Gardens Cemetery in LaGrange