William Franklin “Billy” Junkins, Sr., 80, of Tifton passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Tift Regional Medical Center. His family will have a small memorial service to be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Phillip Simmons officiating. Mr. Junkins, per his request, will be cremated. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 30, 2017, immediately following the service in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals.
Born July 13, 1936 in Cook County, Mr. Junkins was the son of the late James Thomas Junkins and Blanche Sykes Junkins. He was also preceded in death by three sisters. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Junkins is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Goodman Junkins of Tifton; one daughter, Vicky Foy of Tifton; two sons, William F. Junkins, Jr. of Tifton and Jeffery (Kelly) Junkins of Nashville; one brother, James Junkins of Sylvester; three grandchildren and their spouses, Justin and Stacie Junkins, Blake Junkins and Morgen Junkins; and four great-grandchildren, Emerie Junkins, Riley Junkins, Alec Junkins and Zander Junkins.