Jenkins, Mr. James Norman, age 85, of Franklin, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on October 15th, 2026. James will be remembered for his steadfast faith, devotion to family, and enduring commitment to his church and community. A lifelong craftsman, James spent his 40-year career in the construction trade as a carpenter. In retirement, he found fulfillment in tending his small farm, where he was rarely idle and always found another task to undertake.
James shared 43 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Fay Jenkins, who preceded him in death. James is also preceded in death by his father, Kirby Jenkins, mother, Dolly Summers Jenkins, and brother Paul Jenkins.
James is survived by his two sons, Jason (Heather) Jenkins and Roger (Whitney) Jenkins; grandchildren, Clayton, Montgomery, Zachary and Olivia Jenkins; sister, Mary Jo (James) Butts; brothers, Ralph (Barbara) Jenkins, Elmer (Rosemary) Jenkins, Gary Jenkins, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Visitation will be 4:00pm-8:00pm Monday, October 19, 2026, at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Tuesday October 20th, 2026, with visitation one hour prior to service at Williamson Memorial with Josh Cook officiating.
Graveside and interment to follow at Nolensville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Clayton Jenkins, Montgomery Jenkins, Zachary Jenkins, David Butts, Johnny Barry, Michael Barry. Honorary pallbearers are all past and present Deacons and Elders and their wives of Millview Church of Christ.
The family extends their loving and sincere thanks to all those who cared for James, including Michelle Massey, Barton House Memory Care, and Alive Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief, or Millview Church of Christ Missions.
WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com
