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Patrick Jenkins Obituary
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Robert Patrick "Pat" Jenkins, 72, of 318 Old Boiling Springs Road, widower of Henrietta Bass Jenkins, died September 26, 2012.
He was a native of Kings Mountain, N.C., son of the late Benjamin Floyd and Evelyn Louise Roberts Jenkins and a member of Taylors First Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Jenkins attended Clemson A & M College and was awarded a Civil Engineering Degree with honors in May 1962. He then pursued a Masters in Science in Water Resources Engineering with a minor in Structural Geology. In 1968 Mr. Jenkins was founder and President of Enwright Associates, and later he founded Jenkins Consultants Inc., where he retired as president and CEO. Mr. Jenkins was a well known local civil engineer and developer. He was the developer of the SCSPE Volunteer Engineer Corps. Mr. Jenkins is a dedicated member of the South Carolina of Professional Engineers, the National Society of Professional Engineers, The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (where he served as President) and the American Council of Engineering Companies (where he served as National Director). He was a Senior Advisory Board member for the Clemson College of Business and Behavioral Sciences.
Surviving is his son and daughter-in-law, Case and Lou Ann Jenkins of Simpsonville; two sisters, Judy Jenkins King of Beech Mountain, N.C. and Linda Jenkins Painter of Spartanburg, S.C. and two grandchildren, Austin Jenkins and Taylor Jenkins both of Simpsonville.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Cross Roads Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Michael Sheehan and Dr. Jimmie Harley. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held 9:30-10:45 a.m. Saturday at Crossroads Baptist Church.
The family is at the home.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com
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Tom Marchant
September 21, 2021
A GREAT American!
Tom Marchant +
379 Golden Bear Drive, J2
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
October 4, 2012
Case, Your Dad was a fine man. I am sorry for your loss. I will miss him. Jim Roberts
Tom Marchant
September 29, 2012
Casey, I remember your trips to Caesars' Head with your Dad and his work with me on dam and reservoir repair projects on several lakes in the mountains, He always 'studied' an issue before rendering an opinion. I enjoyed our friendship. God's Blessing on the family.
Tom Marchant
3 Hidden Hills Drive
Greenville, SC 29602
Roger Haskett
September 28, 2012
May God bless and comfort you all in this time of loss.
Mary Harless Chappell
September 28, 2012
I worked with Pat for 18 years. I loved him and his family. Case, keep God close to you always. He is always right. I will miss both your parents.
Peter Strub
September 27, 2012
Pat will be remembered as a man with great dedication and determination to his family and profession. His tireless efforts in support of his family and the SCSPE Volunteer Corps was truly unbelieveable. Thank you Pat and you will always be remembered.
Wallace Wise
September 27, 2012
You had a fine dad, Case. I enjoyed the times that we had to talk. We will miss him. Let the God who loves you comfort your heart.
Kenna Sawdey
September 27, 2012
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Pat. I have worked with him for the past three years here at Clemson University and have fond memories of great conversations with a man who had a heart of gold. His charm and quick laugh will be missed by all who knew him. God's blessings to his family.
Don Higgins
September 27, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Kim Goodis
September 26, 2012
Case, I am so sorry for your loss, God's Peace be with you and your family at this time.....Much Love....I loved your parents as "my own". And I love you too....Peace be with you...
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