1946
Bobby
2016
Bobby C. Jenkins, Sr.
December 9, 1946 — September 22, 2016
He was born on December 9, 1946, in Jenkins County, GA and was a life-long resident of Sardis, GA. He had an early career in Law Enforcement and retired from International Paper after 33 years of service.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Harry T. and Fannie E. Jenkins; one brother, Harry T. Jenkins, Jr.; two sisters, Carolyn Hamilton and Patsy Kulju.
He is survived by Barbara, his devoted wife of 41 years; two daughters Alicia (Bobby) Gully of Sylvania, GA, and Rhonda (Jerry) Fry of North Augusta, SC.; two sons Bobby C. Jenkins, Jr. (Sandy) of Sardis, GA, and Doug Jenkins (Lynn) of Hephzibah, GA; 14 grandchildren, 6 great - grandchildren; one brother, Jimmy W. Jenkins of Sardis, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bobby was devoted to his family showing love and compassion always wanting the best for them.He was a patient, kind, gentle and humble man with great character and integrity.Being a man of honor, he showed God's love with a generous joyful heart.All who knew him held him in high regard with great respect.
Bobby was a man of deep faith, committed to serving his Lord at Sardis Baptist Church as a Deacon, Deacon Chairman and Sunday School Teacher throughout the years.Additionally he was an active member of the choir, Men's Ministry and Community Food Pantry always willing to serve in any capacity.He was an executive committee member representative for the church to the Hephzibah Baptist Association.Because of his loving nature the presence of "Beautiful Bobby", as known by his church family, will be dearly missed. He was charming, gracious, and kind to all with a special love for children.Bobby was a loyal friend to his pastors, the epitome of a peacemaker.He was blessed with a true Barnabas like spirit, always demonstrating strength and calmness.
Bobby was highly devoted to serving in many fraternal organizations. In 1975 he began his Masonic career and throughout the yearsthose affiliations and offices include:Alexander Lodge No. 385 – Past Master, Clarence H. Cohen Daylight Lodge No. 749 – Past Master,First Masonic District -PastMaster,Valley of Augusta Scottish Rite – Past Venerable Master,Valley of Savannah Scottish Rite, Augusta Chapter No. 1 Royal ArchMasons – Past High Priest, Order of High Priesthood, Adoniram Council No. 1 Royal and Select Masters – Past Master, Order of the Silver Trowel, GeorgiaCommandery No. 1Knight's Templar–Past Eminent Commander, Knight Crusader of the Cross,Grand York Rite of Georgia Royal and SelectMasters- Past Illustrious Grand Sentinel,GeorgiaPriory No. 39 KYCH, Alexander Conclave Red Cross of Constantine – Past Puissant Sovereign,Alee Shriners,Waynesboro Shrine Club – Past President . Sardis Chapter No. 382 Order of the Eastern Star (OES) – Past Patron, Edith Cavell ChapterNo. 193 OES– Worthy Patron, Grand Chapter ofGeorgiaOES – Past District Grand Deputy, Former Grand Representative of New Brunswick,Past Session Appointee Kachina Chief of Security and Current Grand Warder.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 25, 2016, at DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home in Waynesboro, GA from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at Sardis Baptist Church in Sardis, GA on Monday, September 26, 2016, at 2:30 pm followed by a graveside service with Masonic Rites at the Jenkins Family Cemetery in Sardis, GA.Officiating will be Rev. Nick Bates, Senior Pastor, Sardis Baptist Church and Rev.Ken Nichols, former pastor.
Active pallbearers will be Paul Bennett, Chuck Burroughs, Ron Cawthon, JC Christy, Alvin Futch, Jimmie Mize, Dillard Quinn, Hubert Reddick, and Tom Tinley.
The Heaven Bound Agape Sunday School class, the Deacon Body of Sardis Baptist Church and members of the Order of the Eastern Star will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Sardis Baptist Church, PO Box 280 Sardis, GA 30456 or Shriners Hospital for Children Greenville, 950 West Faris Rd., Greenville, SC29605.
DeLoach–McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531)
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Sunday, September 25, 2016
4:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Monday, September 26, 2016
Starts at 2:30 pm (Eastern time)
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