Hubert C. Jenkins Sr.

Hubert C. "Butch" Jenkins Sr., 71, of Gastonia, passed away August 21, 2012, at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born April 7, 1941 in Gaston County, son of the late Will Jenkins and Bernice Ramsey Smith. Mr. Jenkins was a man who loved his family and the Lord, who he is now with in Heaven. He was a member of the Union Road Church of God and was active in the Church of God, Men & Women of Action for over 10 years. Butch was active in his church where he maintained the facilities and served as a Sunday School Teacher. In his earlier years, he was a Pastor who planted and pastored various churches. A memorial service will be held 4 pm on Saturday at the old santuary of Union Road Church of God, Gastonia, officiated by Rev. Lane Lavender. The family will receive friends 2-4 pm prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Interment is private. He is survived by: his loving wife of 34 years, Eva Jenkins of the home; sons, Hubert "Butch" Jenkins Jr. and wife, Kandie of Mt. Holly, Richard Jenkins and wife, Shannon of Jacksonville,FL; daughters, Heide Marx and husband, Bill of Charlotte, Angie Ledford and husband, Bobby of Gastonia; brother, J.W. "Buddy" Jenkins Sr. and wife, Carolyn of Dublin, GA; sisters, Ann Digh and husband, Jack of Lincolnton, Jean Gear of Gastonia, Yvonne "Midge" Snow of Dallas; 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: a brother, Jackie R. Yarborough. Memorials may be made to Men & Women of Action, c/o Union Road Church of God, 2315 Union Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com