Thomas "Stumpy" Howard Jenkins

Franklin, NC - Thomas "Stumpy" Howard Jenkins, age 57, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at his residence. He was a life long native of Macon County, the son of the late Harley William and Ruby Ester Gregory Jenkins. He was an auto mechanic and landscaper. He loved CB radio, horseback riding, spending time with his family and friends, and loved to watch wrestling and hunt. He was of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary Sue Fowler Jenkins: three daughters, Ruby Beatrice Jenkins of Easley, SC; Teresa Lynn Jenkins Golden and her husband, Carl and Kimberly Marie Jenkins both of Franklin, NC; one sister, Ruby Mae Jenkins Cisneros of Franklin, NC, five brothers, Clyde Richard Jenkins, Fred Jerry Jenkins, Nicky Carlos Jenkins, Harold Ray Jenkins and Joseph Harley Jenkins all of Franklin, NC. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Troy William Jenkins and James Edgar Jenkins.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 6:00PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Bowman officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 30 from 5:00-6:00PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Save the Children Foundation, 54 Wilton Rd., Westport, CT 06880.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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