Larry “Gene” Jenkins, 76, of Bryson City passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Mountain View Manor Nursing Home. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Harvey and Dolly Ensley Jenkins. He lived in Del Rio, TN for 14 years.
He was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
Gene was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Jenkins of Del Rio, TN; brothers, Clifford, George, Wade, Willard and Clarence (Pete) Jenkins; and sisters, Gladys Tallent (Tootie) and Ruby Wiggins.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Betty Jenkins; step son, Lucas Greene (Kim); granddaughter, Autumn Greene; brother, Leroy Jenkins (Bonnie); nieces, Mary Collins (Jon) of Mt. Airy, NC, Tammy Jenkins of MT; great niece/granddaughters, Alyssa Collins, Kayla Hyde both of Mt. Airy, NC, Katherine Buchanan; great nephew, James Buchanan; and brother-in-law, Harold Greene (Ruby) of OR.
Funeral services wereheld at 2:00 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Revs. Tim Barker and Eddie Stillwell officiated with burial in the Blankenship Cemetery.
The family received friends from 1 to 2 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.