Gary Levon Jenkins passed away on April 25, 2023 at the Chattanooga Hospice Care Center with his family by his side.
Gary was born on July 27, 1954 to Herschel and Naomi Jenkins in Cincinnati, OH. He grew up in Chattanooga on the Westside and attended Chattanooga Public Schools. He was a member of Greater Community Church of Chattanooga COGIC for a short time and attended when his health allowed. He held several jobs around town and was a longtime handyman.
Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Strickland, son, Larquin Terrell Jenkins, mother, parents, Herschel and Naomi Jenkins Williams, and grandparents, Pop and Granny.
He leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Onterian “Terry” (Alexis) Jenkins and Brandon Jenkins, stepfather, Arthur Williams, stepdaughters, Alexandria and Felicia, sister, Annette (Reginald) Golson, niece, LaQuina “Tiny” Moon, nephew, Elgin Evans, Sr., sister-in-law, Bett; brother-in-law, Edward; twelve grandchildren, lifelong friend, Willie “Jr.” Bailey, Robert “Fat” Maddox, and Anthony Jones, good friends, Marvin and Tim, and many other family and friends.
A memorial celebration and gathering will be held from 4pm – 7pm Saturday, April 29, 2023 at New Covenant Fellowship Church, 1326 North Moore Road.