Paul Jenkins

Paul Jenkins, Jr. (December 5, 1966 - December 28, 2023) On December 28, 2023, Paul Jenkins, Jr., of Florence, South Carolina, met face to face with his Savior with whom he walked every day. He passed peacefully in his sleep. Paul will always be remembered for his servant’s heart and his extraordinary generosity. Inspiring laughter through his quick wit and sense of humor, he brought life to every party. His life was marked by his faith in Jesus Christ, who he gave his heart to at the age of 16 at The Anchorage Christian Camp and dedicated his life later in 1999. This decision completely changed the course of his life. He was born in Florence, South Carolina on December 5, 1966 to Jo Carole and Paul Jenkins, Sr. He married Leigh Windham Jenkins on November 26, 2011 and together they treasured their children Noah, Chloe, Rebekah, and Hannah Jenkins. Paul reflected Godly strength as he supported his wife and children well through Leigh’s cancer and the premature birth of the twins. Paul was the owner and sole proprietor of Jenkins Heating and Air. He found great joy in coaching soccer at Maranatha Christian School and other recreational leagues. He also successfully competed in many long range and tactical shooting competitions. He was a faithful and very active member of First Church in Florence. He dedicated countless hours to servicing the facilities, ministries, and needs of his brothers and sisters in Christ. He loved attending the Life Builders Sunday School class. He actively served in the men’s ministry, led and started the security team, served as a trustee, and left a lasting imprint on the Church as a whole. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Leigh Jenkins; his children Noah, Chloe, Hannah, and Rebekah Jenkins; his mother, Jo Carole Jenkins; his brother, Joey (Angela) Jenkins; his nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Jenkins Sr; paternal grandparents, Lester and Josephine Jenkins; maternal grandparents, Joe and Essie Bryant; and special cousin, Shayne Bryant. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 2:30 PM at First Free Will Baptist Church in Florence. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A private burial will be held at a later time at Philadelphia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Panama Missions Offering at First Free Will Baptist Church in Florence.