Benjamin Hampton Jenkins

Benjamin Hampton Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins, 52, of Charlotte, NC died on Thursday, July 15, 2004 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born February 22, 1952 in Greensboro, NC, the son of Wade Hampton Jenkins and Eunice Annette Williams Jenkins.
As a young man, Ben worked as a camp counselor with handicapped children. He graduated from East Carolina University with a Master of Fine Arts Degree and worked for 25 years in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System, most recently as an art teacher. A very talented artist and teacher, he had many of his paintings displayed at various exhibits over the years.
In addition to his parents, Ben is survived by his daughters, Lauren L.H. Jenkins and Charlotte V.H. Jenkins, both of Charlotte; his brother, Larry Wade Jenkins, of Fayetteville, NC; and his devoted pets, Grace and Tinkerbell.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, with the Reverend Carter Loftin and the Reverend Fred Paschall officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Interment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the National Art Education Foundation, 1916 Association Drive, Reston, VA, 20191-1590, Attn: Donnamarie Gilbert.
Harry and Bryant Company is serving the Jenkins family.