Jimmy W. Jenkins

Jefferson, SC

Mr. Jimmy W. Jenkins, age 71, entered into rest on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church by Hospice Chaplain Rev. Don Rhyne and Brent Taylor with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Monday, December 18, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church, 11078 Hwy. 151, Jefferson, SC.

Mr. Jenkins was born August 23, 1946 in Chesterfield, SC a son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Annie Mae Boone Jenkins. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Jenkins was a retired truck driver and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. An avid outdoorsman, Jimmy enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and driving his tractor. His favorite pastime was spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Jenkins was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Paul “Nub” Jenkins, and Dale Jenkins; and 1 sister, Amo Jean Johnson.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 49 years, Betty Gardner Jenkins of the home; 2 sons, Ricky Young of Pageland, SC and Tim Young of Jefferson, SC; 2 daughters, Regina (Tim) Estridge of Kershaw, SC, and Gail (Gerry) Ward of McBee, SC; grandchildren, Ryan Estridge, Adam Ward, Holly Block, Joel Carroll, Clint Price, and Shannon McWaters; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Ricky (Linda) Rogers of Jefferson, SC; 2 sisters, Betty (Burris) Hammond of Chesterfield, SC, and Frances Horton of Pageland, SC.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Hospice of Chesterfield County and special friends, Tommy and Janice Grant for the love, care and concern shown to Jimmy and their family.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Jenkins family.