William I. Jenkerson

Dr. William I. Jenkerson, 65, went home to be with Jesus, on Sunday, July 22, 2012. He was with his family at the Covenant Hospice Care Center in Panama City, Florida, when his long battle with cancer ended. He is rejoicing in Heaven with his mother and father, Dr. E.A. "Pete" and Emma Jean Jenkerson. After graduation from Batesville High School, Bill went on to the University of Arkansas and Lyon College for pre-optometry. He graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in 1974 and then returned to Batesville to practice for 37 years. Bill loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and golfing. He loved to cheer on his Pioneers, Razorbacks, and West Magnet Dance Team. Dr. Jenkerson was of the Baptist faith and active in the John 3:16 Ministries. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kay, and his daughter Danielle Jenkerson (James Milligan) all of Batesville; his sisters, Sue Anne Jenkerson (Marvin Bailey) of Anchorage Alaska and Carol Jean Jenkerson of Batesville; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 26, at Roller Crouch Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. The celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 27, at Ruddell Hill Baptist Church with graveside services to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville. Memorials may be made to John 3:16 Ministries Memorial Fund, 75 Holmes Road, Charlotte, Ark. 72522 and the West Magnet School Dance Team, 850 Hill Street, Batesville, Ark. 72501 Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.