SANFORD — George W. Jenkins, 84, of Sanford, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at Duke Raleigh Hospital.
He was born March 20, 1936 in Ellerbe, a son of the late Raymond and Evie Lee Whitaker Jenkins.
Mr. Jenkins graduated from Ellerbe High School in 1954. He was the owner and operator of Jenkins Trucking Company in Sanford.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Lewis, David and Charlie Jenkins.
A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Richmond Co. Memorial Park with Pastor Cal Sayles officiating. Due to COVID-19, we ask you to please wear a face mask and continue social distancing.
Surviving are his children, Wayne Jenkins, Mark Jenkins and Charlotte Jenkins; sisters, Virginia Fuller and Mary Jo Beck; a brother, Andrew Jenkins; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church, 316 Main St. Sanford, NC 27332.
Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Jenkins family.
