Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Carl Clinton and Lillian Mae Gambrell Jenkins. He was a member of Westminister First Baptist Church and was retired from Dunlop Sports Group.
Surviving is a sister, Patricia Leopard and husband Joe of Laurens. He was pre-deceased by a sister, Dorothy Alewine.
Memorial Services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Burgess officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com