O'Day Jenkins Obituary
He was born Feb. 13, 1926, in Gaston County, son of the late Fred R and Ethel Capps Jenkins.
A funeral service will be held 4 p.m. Thursday at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home in Bessemer City.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Interment is at Westview Gardens.
He was the owner of Jenkins Service Center, a United States Army Veteran of World War II, Charter member of Carolina Cruisers and a Charter Member of American Legion Post 243.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. His pride and joy were his grandchildren. The family wishes to give special thanks to Tiffany Smith with Emerald Care and to Dr. Michelle Wilkinson with Gaston Family Docs.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years Colleen Pheagin Jenkins; son, Steve Jenkins and wife Sandy; grandchildren, Stephanie Elrod and husband Luther, Jason Jenkins and wife Christy; step granddaughter Tracy Tuck; great grandchildren Brittany Bell and husband Justin, Madeline McLeymore, and Dawson McLeymore; great grandchildren Tazz and Ean Jenkins, all of Bessemer City
The Rev. Dick Whitener will be officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215-3220 and Cancer Services of Gaston County 246 E Garrison Blvd Gastonia, NC 28054
To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com
Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, Bessemer City.
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Pattie Capps
October 2, 2008
Dear Colleen, It has been a very long time since I have seen you. I am so sorry to have heard of your loss. My sister in-law is Ellen McDaniel and my parents were Curt and Helen Gaffney and they just thought the world of you two. I also worked with Stephanie at the hospital. Please allow those grandchildren to SPOIL you!!!!! and fill your life with joy. Take care and go with God. Sincerely yours,
misty and jack
October 1, 2008
i would like to say to the jenkins family im so sorry for the loss of o'day. he was a great man, the best neighbor, and the friendliest man i have known. i know we will all miss him greatly.
Danaher (IDC)
October 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim Potter
October 1, 2008
Coleen, we have been neighbors for many years and our hearts go out to you, Steve, Jason and the rest of your wonderful family. O'Day was one of the best men I personally have ever met and his passing will be felt for quite some time. The neighborhood will never be the same. Love, Jim, Renee Potter,Cody Flowers.
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Vivian Alley, Scarrlette Frank & Boys
September 30, 2008
Aunt Colean & Steve, I am so sorry to hear that Uncle O'Day has passed away. Sorry I cannot be there.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be thinking of you all. Love to you all
Terry Trakas
September 30, 2008
Colleen, Steve, Sandy, Jason, Christy
We were so sorry to hear of your loss, you will be in our prayers.
Terry and Christy Trakas
Deborah Shepard
September 30, 2008
My prayers are with the entire family of O'Day Jenkins. He was the most wonderful neighbor, friend, and added security for my family. He will be greatly missed!
Pressley Arnold
September 30, 2008
Im very sorry for your loss. I know yall loved o'day we all did. I miss him.
Barbara Keeter
September 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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