of North Little Rock, AR

August 28, 1934 - March 11, 2022

CMSgt (Ret) Clay Jenkins passed away on March 11, 2022.

He served in the U.S. Air Force for 30 years from 1952-1982. The last 15 of his 30-years of service was spent as a First Sergeant.

Clay is survived by his wife Carolyn; his three daughters, Marye Boyd, Teresa Robison, and Michele Jenkins. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Crystal, Carlye, Cassie, Rachel, Carnell, and Cordel; and three great-grandchildren: John, Sophia, and Jaxon - all of whom he loved dearly.

Clay and Carolyn were married at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska on May 25, 1957.

During his career, CMSgt Jenkins served in the Korea and Vietnam conflicts. He was also stationed in Thailand, and at nine bases in the U.S., including four Radar sites. In 1975 he helped organize a Bicentennial Flag Ceremony, a presentation of eight of our national flags which he narrated. He conducted this flag ceremony at several Air Force bases in the U.S., Korea, and introduced the ceremony at the Sherwood Moose Lodge, where he was a member. He received several awards and decorations for his service, including two commendation medals, the Bronze Star, and four Meritorious Service Medals.

There will be a viewing at Roller-Owens Funeral Home on JFK Blvd, North Little Rock, Wednesday, March 16, from 5PM to 7PM. A graveside service will be held at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, Friday, March 18, at 11:00 a.m.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com