William Paul (Bill Boy) Jenkins, 76, left this world and entered the arms of Jesus on March 20, 2026.
Bill was born March 31, 1949 in Du Quoin, Illinois, the son of William and Mary (Torok) Jenkins.
Bill served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era serving as a specialist fourth class. He was a member of Sunfield Community Church, the Du Quoin V.F.W., and the American Legion.
Bill was a coal miner for twenty years before he was in a mining accident that almost took his life in 1990, ending his mining career. He then moved on to be the owner of Crossroads Mobile Home Park and was a property manager there for nearly twenty years before retiring. He spent the majority of his retirement in Florida before relocating back closer to home to be near his family and friends.
Bill was a devoted father to his three children. He never missed an opportunity to support them in any extra curricular activity or sporting event and that carried over into their adulthood. He loved his grandchildren dearly and enjoyed being their Papa.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, he especially loved going out to eat at Lamberts in Sikeston, going to antique stores and pawn shops, and he was a Du Quoin sports and Florida Gators fan.
Bill is survived by his three children - Brooke Rainwater (and Andy) of Marion, Brittnie Kellerman (and Scott) of Du Quoin, Christopher Jenkins (and Steve) of Mt. Dora, Florida, five grandchildren - Jess Rainwater, Jasper Rainwater, Maggie Kellerman, Lucy Kellerman, Sophie Kellerman, two sisters - Mary Lydia Jenkins of Dowell, Patti Jenkins of St. Louis, MO, four nieces - Rachel Rider, Marti Rider, Danielle Spiekerman, Dana Shaw, and his beloved dog - Coco.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents - Paul and Mary Torok.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the Sunfield Community Church in Sunfield with Pastor Carman Wuebbels officiating.
Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the church.
Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. the Du Quoin American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Friends may make memorials to Marion VA CLC or Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.