William "Bill" Jenkins

William “Bill” Jenkins, 65, of Washington, died Thursday, February 13, 2020 at home. He was born June 21, 1954 in Washington, the son of the late William Edward Jenkins and Louise Pounds Jenkins. Bill was a veteran of the U. S. Army, where he received the National Defense Medal. He was a machinist for West Penn Wire and a member of VFW #927. Bill enjoyed NASCAR, football, shooting pool, playing darts, watching TV and spending time with family and friends. On June 8, 1974, he married Dorothy Urista, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, William (Beth) Jenkins, Charles Jenkins, Matthew (Melinda) Jenkins, all of Washington; a daughter, Tracy Jenkins, of Washington; a brother, Carl (Renee) Jenkins, of Washington; a sister, Deb (Harry) Sampson, of Washington; twelve grandchildren, Britany, Billy, CJ, Kenny, Elizabeth, Isaiah, Brianna, Julie, Elijah, Bella, Jhonny, Olivia; two great grandchildren, Hope and Alex; and many nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, Kenneth and Ricky; and a sister, Helen “Sissy” Strawn. Friends will be received on Monday, February 17, 2020 from 2 to 4 p.m. the time of service at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington.