Charles Vernon Jenkins

JENKINS, Charles Vernon, 63, of 1223 Davis Avenue, Chesapeake, Va., died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at his home. Charlie was born January 20, 1947 in Halifax County, N.C. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sallie Newsom Jenkins; father, Curtis E. Jenkins Sr.; and a son, Timothy Jenkins Shearin. Survivors include his wife, Patricia T. Jenkins; a sister, Margi and husband, Don; three brothers, Curtis Jr. and wife, Alice, Clifton and wife, Fannie, Carlton and wife, Sandra; daughter-in-law, Nicole Garner and husband, Ted; eight nieces, Shannon, Lizzie, Susan, Rita, Donna, Jennifer, Stephanie and Jackie; three grandchildren, Harley, Lauren and Tripp. Charles was a proud member of Operating Engineers for 45 years. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and as business agent and business manager. He was also president of Local 147 and served on the board of trustees for the health fund and apprenticeship fund. He was also a Mason with Mann Page Lodge No. 157 in Providence Forge, Va. and also a member of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. No. 177. He loved working on his cars and trucks and taking things apart. He also enjoyed going to car shows and watching NASCAR. He was truly at peace when he was on his farm in Littleton, N.C. He has many friends and will be truly missed. Charles was a gentle, patient and kind man. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 4, 2010 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at Blaylock Funeral Home, 109 Johnston Street, Littleton, N.C. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Weavers Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements being handled by Blaylock Funeral Home in Littleton, N.C.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.