Mr. Jenkins was born in Union, SC., December 8, 1949, a son of the late Richard Harris Jenkins and Mae Thomas Jenkins. He was a graduate of Union High School and Clemson University. Mr. Jenkins was a member of Cane Creek Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and Sunday School Superintendent. He was presently self employed as a textile agent with Randy Jenkins and Associates. Mr. Jenkins previously served as Vice President of Manufacturing of Uniblend Spinners in Union and Conway, S.C. He also worked at Carlisle Finishing as a shift supervisor. Mr. Jenkins was a past member of the Union County School Board and the SC School Boards Association. He was a member of the Union Jaycees and helped to organize the Miss Union Beauty Pageant. He was a former member of the B.P.O. Elks and the Union County Recreation Dept. Committee. Mr. Jenkins was a former Chairman of the Union County Republican Party.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Travis Baker Jenkins (Ashley) of Pacolet; two sisters, Elizabeth Jenkins Vaughan (Tony) of Rock Hill and Rita Jenkins Vanderford (Stanley) of Union; one brother, Ellis Wayne Jenkins (Nanette) of Carlisle; numerous nieces and nephews and three very special pets: Bo, Luke and Daisy.
Mr. Jenkins was predeceased by two brothers, Richard Eugene Jenkins and Ralph Thomas Jenkins.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010 at Cane Creek Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Robert Gant. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Brian Vaughan, Gene Jenkins, Kevin Vanderford, David Jenkins, Preston Thomas, and Bill Mabry. Present and former Elders of Cane Creek Presbyterian Church served as the honorary escort.
The family received friends immediately following the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Cane Creek Church, 120 Cane Creek Church Road, Union, SC. 29379. or True Care Humane Society, 102 Cody Dr. Union, SC. 29379.
The family was at the home, 144 Tom Kelly Circle, Carlisle, SC. 29031.
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