Billy D. Jenkins Obituary (1927 - 2020)

Billy D. Jenkins, 92, of Bloomington, passed away at 3:05 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his home. A private memorial service and burial will be held at a later date. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to OSF Hospice. Billy was born October 2, 1927 in Normal, the son of Gilbert and Glada Hirst Jenkins. He married Alta Ball on July 31, 1949 in Streator. Surviving are his wife of 71 years Alta Jenkins, a daughter, Carol Randinelli of Bloomington; two grandchildren, Adam Randinelli of Glen Ellyn and Abbi Carr of Bloomington; four great grandchildren, Carter and Carlie Randinelli and Easton and Elliott Carr. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters; a daughter, Sandra Hernandez and a grandson, Tony Hernandez. Billy served in the US Navy during WWII and later graduated from Bradley University. He was a self-employed jeweler and watch maker from 1951 until his retirement in 1991. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Diamond Bill never met a stranger.