Roger D. Jenkins

Mt. Croghan, SC - Mr. Roger Dale Jenkins, age 72, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Ricky “Sweet” Jenkins, Pastor Kenny Pittman, and Dr. Tommy Campbell. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 6:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

A graveside service will take place on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Lakeview Memorial Park, located at 3600 N O'Henry Blvd., Greensboro, NC.

Mr. Jenkins was born on February 25, 1953, in Kannapolis, NC, to the late Willie and Frances Gilmore Jenkins. He dedicated over 20 years of service as a retired employee of Essentra Products (Filtrona). In addition to his professional career, Roger was a certified nuclear fuel cells welder and spent many years as an auto mechanic and in small engine repair.

Above all, Roger's heart was committed to ministry. He accepted the Lord as his Savior on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1980, and began serving as a youth minister. He was very active in the bus ministry at Landmark Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC, where he was licensed as a Pastor in the gospel ministry. Roger was highly respected by his family as their pastor. He was a devoted member of South Pointe Fellowship of Pageland and enjoyed attending and worshipping with his friends at Grace and Mercy Worship Center. His passion for witnessing and sharing God's word left a lasting impact on those around him. Roger was also a devoted fan of the Carolina Panthers and a former member of the Blue Kangaroos Band. Known for his trademark smile, he had a wonderful ability to bring laughter to others.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by his late wife, Cynthia Darlene Jenkins; his brother, R.B. Jenkins; and sister, Shirley Jenkins, who courageously sacrificed her life in 1962.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Garner-Jenkins; his children, Michael D. (Shirley) Jenkins, Kellie (Dr. Tommy) Campbell, and Danielle Harris; as well as the children of his heart, Sherry Garner (Wayne) East, Sharon Garner (Doug) Gray, and Jamie Garner (Larry) Sanders. He was a loving grandfather to Serenity Jenkins, Evan Campbell, and Zeke Campbell,Victor, Brandon, Sarah, and Landon Poleo; and to his grandchildren of the heart, Joseph (Aubrey) Gray, Trever (Riley) Gray, Logun (Anna) Gray, Tyler (Kristen) Sanders, Dylan (Emily) East, Ethan East, Emily East (Todd) Pegram, Lori Sanders, and Jay Fink. He also leaves behind great-grandchildren Brooklyn, Brianna, Nolan, Grayson, and a soon-to-arrive great-grandchild, James; special friends William and Kathi Rush, who welcomed Carol into their home for Roger's comfort; his sister, Rebecca Jenkins (Eddie) Lee; and sister-in-law, Debbie Jenkins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Help Pregnancy Center, located at 480 Help Street, Monroe, NC 28110.

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. ~ Jeremiah 33:3

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC, is serving the Jenkins family.