CHARLES JENKINS Obituary

JENKINS, CHARLES BRADLEY (BRAD) - age 44, of Loudon, passed away suddenly, Saturday, November 22, 2014. He was a 1988 graduate of Lenoir City High School and a graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta. Brad was a gentle kind soul who was loved by many. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, cousin, and friend. Brad's family and friends meant the world to him. He was a talented artist, loved to cook, loved nature, and loved to learn. He enjoyed traveling and had a deep love for music. Preceded in death by his father, Clarence (Joe Buck) Jenkins, Jr.; brother, Alex Cochran; step father, Charles (Chick) Patrizio; father figure, Jimmy Cochran; grandparents, James Clinton and Mary Elizabeth Edmonds, Clarence Jenkins, Sr.; special friends, Roy (Elrod) Eldridge and Matthrew Brock; special pets, Otto, Bibi and Krisha. Survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Elizabeth (Beth) Jenkins; children, Caleb and Izzabella (Belle) Jenkins; mother, Mavis Jenkins Patrizio; brother, Jeremy Jenkins; step mother, Jean Jenkins; many loving in-laws; nephews and nieces, Alex, Will, London, and Miller; special aunts and uncles, Lewis and Patsy Brewster, Ray and Donna Edmonds; special cousins, Tammie Brewster, Cody Rehders, Logan Rehders, Marcie Brewster, and Beth Edmonds Courtney; special friend, DeAnna Harriss; many others to numerous to mention; furry friends, Max, Cocoa, Larry, Cat, and Fish. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 29th, at Maranatha Church of the Harvest in Lenoir City from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Memorial services will follow at 4:00 p.m. with Dr. Tommy Patterson officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the charity of your choice. Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com