Strongman Mike Jenkins. Mike had a way of making every person he connected with feel special and loved no matter who they were. Mike has served as tournament chairman since the tournament’s inception. Mike was born and raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky where he began playing golf at just two years of age. Mike Jenkins (born April 1965) is an American off-road driver and the owner of Traxxas. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home. In addition to the steroid use, Hetrick said the presence of. for the purpose of promoting amateur golf in Chattanooga. Stadium Super Trucks Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. In his first year, he had 10 top tens, a top five and 2 podium finishes, earning him Rookie of the Year honors.

A native of Johnson City, he was a son of the late Ernest and Margaret Widener Jenkins. While studying Journalism, he started a blog named Blamerbell Briefs which became very popular. Mike has served as president and/or treasurer of Chattanooga District Golf Association for the past 20+ years.

Several nieces and nephews also survive. Biography Edit. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry, Fred, and Ernest Hardin Jenkins; three sisters, Barbara Ann Jenkins, Brenda Kay Jenkins, and Betty Thompson.

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Keri Shaw is on Facebook. Mr. Jenkins has been employed at Kennametal, Inc. for 26 years.

Mike went on to play high school golf at Bowling Green High School, graduating as one of four valedictorians in 1969. He then played college golf at Western Kentucky University, graduating in 1973 with a degree in math and physics.

DMAA . Mike is still playing competitive golf today. 264.8k Followers, 602 Following, 142 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Mick Jenkins (@mickjenkins) See what Mike Jenkins (mikej0220) has discovered on Pinterest, the world's biggest collection of ideas. A veteran of the game at age 6, he entered his first competition, The Jaycee Junior, a one day 18-hole event, and has been playing competitive golf ever since. Mike carries this same passion and enthusiam into his business. On February 28, 2011 Mike was inducted into the Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame for his many years of service to the Chattanooga golf community. Mike was born and raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky where he began playing golf at just two years of age. A native of Johnson City, he was a son of the late Ernest and Margaret Widener Jenkins. Mike Jenkins, age 51, of Telford, TN, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mike Jenkins, age 51, of Telford, TN, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Finishing 2nd and 3rd were his 17-year-old twin brothers Doug and Don.

DMAA, methylhexanamine, was found in Jenkins' system. In the event that there is an error in the information presented, please contact the funeral home by clicking here. In 1993 Mike founded the Chattanooga TPC, a season-ending golf tournament in Chattanooga for the top amateurs in the city, based on their play in various events throughout the year. Survivors include his wife, Maria Jenkins, Telford; two sons, Michael Jenkins, Knoxville, TN, Dennin Jenkins, Telford; granddaughter, Olivia Jenkins; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy Bellamy and husband Joey, Mississippi, Carol Maupin and husband Charles, Johnson City, Debbie Childress, Johnson City; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald Jenkins and wife Susan, Kenneth Jenkins and wife Carolyn, all of Johnson City; brother-in-law, James Thompson, Johnson City. In 1999 Mike and good friend Richard Keene created. Mike Jenkins Personal Background. At the age of 12 Mike won the Jaycee Junior with a 2-over par 72. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.appfh.net. Graveside services will follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens.

In addition to Mike's four decades in the insurance industry Mike has many interests outside work and is very active in the Chattanooga community. Mike was also a beekeeper, and was owner of Honeymoon Acres in Telford. In 2007, he and his brother Mark started racing in the Mazda MX-5 Cup, but switched to short track off-road racing in 2008, which fit Traxxas' image. As a result Mike was featured in the August, 1964 edition of Sports Illustrated in “Faces in the Crowd,” his true 15 minutes of fame. We have no information available about his wife and relationships. Sponsoring Jeff Kincaid, the brothers created Jenkins Brothers Racing to field a two-truck team, with Mike driving a Pro 4X4 truck. [1] Jenkins, who drove the #47, ran the first 5 SST races, followed by the Crandon and Costa Mesa races, with a best finish of 6th at Long Beach and the second Costa Mesa race. Mike was a wonderful Father and Husband, and was an avid hunter. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. There are some errors in your submission. covers all local amateur golf tournaments in the Chattanooga area and maintains a ranking of the top Chattanooga area players. A dearest friend, Barb Lescher.

Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. He was a member of the Washington County Beekeeping Association and a vendor at the Jonesborough Farmers Market. Mike Jenkins (born April 1965) is an American off-road driver and the owner of Traxxas.. The funeral service for Mr. Jenkins will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home. In 2013, Jenkins and Traxxas joined the newly-formed Stadium Super Trucks, fielding a two-truck team. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or visit www.stjude.org. Even though his playing career won’t be recorded in any record books his love and compassion for the game, and his desire to share the game with others is surpassed by no one.

Later Jenkins attended Cardiff University and studied Journalism. Their two adult sons, Chris and Dana live nearby. Give Mike and the folks at JGroupChattanooga a call today at 423-296-8008 to discuss your future.

Mike also began hosting “The First Tee Golf Hour” in 2011 on WGOW (102.3 FM), along with SportTalk’s Gary Haskew (Dr. B) and Scott McMahen (Quake), every Thursday during golf season, 6 – 7 PM. In addition to Mike's four decades in the insurance industry Mike has many interests outside work and is very active in the Chattanooga community.

Mike was also a beekeeper, and was owner of Honeymoon Acres in Telford. In 2009, he moved to TORC, recording 5 top fives and 2 podiums, followed by his first career win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.[2]. Guests Mike has interviewed on the weekly show during its first two seasons have included Annika Sorenstam, Ben Crenshaw, Tom Watson, Joe Louis Barrows, Jr., Vince Gill, Doug Sanders, Billy Casper, and Tom Watson. [1] In 2007, he and his brother Mark started racing in the Mazda MX-5 Cup, but switched to short track off-road racing in 2008, which fit Traxxas' image.