Mr. Clinton Dwight Jenkins, 67, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a battle with cancer.
Dwight was born on September 29, 1956, in Burke County to the late Hoover Jenkins and Colleen Bivens Jenkins. He was employed as a truck driver, most recently with Gray Rock Transportation of Statesville and was a member of Connelly Springs First Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Grant Jenkins.
Surviving is his loving wife, Darla Townsend Jenkins of the home, two children, Tim Jenkins of Hickory and Brandi Huggins and husband Jeremy of Hudson. Also surviving are three grandchildren: Kaleb Jenkins, Skylar Stevens and R.J. Stevens, and his beloved dog, Buddy.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Connelly Springs First Baptist Church, at 5:00 P.M., with Rev. Danny Townsend officiating.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 4:00 until 5:00 P.M. at Connelly Springs First Baptist Church.
Memorials may be sent to the church at P.O. Box 308, Connelly Springs, NC 28612.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Jenkins family.
As long as I ever knew Dwight he was always family .. I don’t have many memories that he was there .. rest till Darla and the rest of the family get there .. see ya soon
Dwight such a good brother inlaw and will be missed. Love all of you.
I so enjoyed talking with Dwight. He was my cousin and was enjoyable to talk with.
He was at our house often growing up. Prayer for the family.
Brandi, I am so sorry about your dad! May God be with you and your family during this time! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Tim,
I’m so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
As the Safety Manager at his most recent employer, I worked very closely with Dwight. Drivers like him are why I enjoy what I do so much. He was one of the best drivers I’ve ever met and had an extremely admirable work ethic. He and his outlandish stories will be missed.
A great friend he was with working with him at different driving jobs. Someone you could call and ask anything from truck problems to talking about the Bible where ever you saw him he was always the same. Now this one right here really tears my heart to pieces. Didn’t have to talk everywhere day or even once a month but when we talked it was like we just talked yesterday and I can say his heart was good if he could help you I never ever heard him tell a coworker no or he couldn’t do it. Until we meet again you rest the good rest.
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give all of your family comfort in this trying time. With love always.
Mac and Patricia Smith
So many great memories of Dwight growing up. He was a good husband, dad and granddad to his family. He will be missed but now he’s with his mom,dad and brother in heaven Just waiting for the reunion of his family still here. Fly high Dwight until we meet again.
I only knew Dwight a few years, but in that time, I enjoyed talking with Him and getting to know him. we went out to eat a few times and had dinners at church. we always had a joke or two. I miss Him.
My brother, Though time and distance kept us apart. There is one thing that remains, my love and respect for you. You were a good husband, a good Dad, and above all, a man who loved the Lord. I have precious memories and pictures as a family. One day we will be reunited as one. Until then, as you sit at the Master’s table and walk the streets of gold, you will always be remembered and never forgotten.
Your sister in Christ Jesus,
Wanda Jenkins Clark
Having known him a short time. He was the most likable person you could know. He will be truly missed by all his friends and family.
Loved his stories and he was as comical a person then you could ask for. Always had a way of making people laugh.
Thoughts and prayers… Dwight, Darla, Brandi and Tim. Fond memories date back to when we were kids at Grandma and Grandpa Jenkins house. Coming from a large family has its perks of having a lot of cousins. Dwight was a good one and I always enjoyed catching up at family reunions. Rest Easy Dwight, I’m sure Hoover, Colleen, Grant and all the other Jenkins welcomed you home.
Tony J