Former Portland Mayor Dan Jenkins Has Died, He was 80
PORTLAND TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – His service to the Portland Group spanned greater than 50 years. He was a member of the Portland Metropolis Council (twice) and served as Mayor of the Metropolis of Portland from 1997 to 2001. Dan Jenkins has died, he was 80.
In response to his on-line obituary, Jenkins felt his biggest accomplishment throughout his time period as Mayor was the event of the Richland Park Complicated. MAP
Dan Morgan Jenkins lived in Portland, Tennessee however was born on July 18th, 1940 in Jackson County, Tennessee. In February of 2000, the Tennessee state legislature issued a decision to honor Jenkins upon his receipt of the Excellent Mayor of the 12 months Award.
“It’s becoming that this Normal Meeting ought to pay tribute to these exemplary professionals who’ve devoted their careers to creating the lives of others a greater expertise,” the decision reads. “Mayor Dan Jenkins is most assuredly one such exceptional one who is deserving of particular recognition.
“The nice folks of Portland and Sumner County have lengthy acknowledged and appreciated Mayor Jenkins’ expertise; and WHEREAS, he additionally demonstrates his proficiency as a businessman and communicator via his enterprise, Dan’s Furnishings and Equipment, which he has owned since 1965; and WHEREAS, along with his service as mayor, he has additionally served with probity as constitution president of the Portland Jaycees, as a member of the Portland Industrial Growth Board, which he chaired for 10 years, as president of Dogwood Hills Nation Membership, as Director of Portland Chamber of Commerce, and as a sponsor and coach of a Portland Little League Baseball group for 34 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jenkin’s exercise in his group is evidenced via his membership within the Nice Hill Missionary Baptist Church.”
Jenkins died on the Hendersonville Medical Heart on December twenty ninth, 2020. Jenkins was one in every of 10 youngsters. He married Charlotte Faye Kirkham in 1960 at Nice Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Dan and Charlotte have been married 60 years and 13 days on the day he died.
Jenkins is survived by his spouse, two sons, grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Dan graduated from Sumner County Excessive Faculty in 1958 and owned & operated Dan’s Furnishings and Equipment for 37 years.
Dan had a ardour for service to his group and church. He professed salvation and joined Nice Hill Missionary Baptist Church in August 1962. Throughout this time, he served as church treasurer, trustee, Nice Hill committee member, grownup Sunday Faculty instructor, and one of many church’s music leaders.
Funeral providers have been held on January 2nd, 2021 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Residence. Jenkins was laid to relaxation on the Nice Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Dan’s household requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions could also be made to Nice Hill Missionary Baptist Church in care of Mike Smallwood, 701 South Tunnel Highway, Gallatin, TN 37066.
Dan’s full on-line Obituary.
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