Mr. Billie Richard Jenkins, Sr., age 86, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 5, 2016. He retired from Delta Air Lines and was a member of Peoples Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Gail; son, Michael Troy (Berean) Jenkins of AL; siblings, Roy Jenkins of MS, Martha Rogers of OH; grandchildren, Penny Smith, Billie Richard Jenkins, III, Andrew Jenkins, Keri Ann Jessop; 5 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Forest Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 7, 2016 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers make contributions to: Peoples Baptist Church, 850 Mt. Carmel Rd., McDonough GA 30253, phone: 770-914-7388. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700.