Henry Vance Jenkins Jr.

Mr. Jenkins was born March 3, 1957 in Union County, NC, son of the late Henry Vance Jenkins, Sr. and Shirley Ann Helms Jenkins.

“Junior” truly was such a special gift from God to his friends and family. Making people laugh was one of Henry’s best natural talents. He always had a way of making everyone he met feel right at home instantly. His infectious kindness was a once in a lifetime experience. If you knew him, you loved him.

He acquired the nickname “Hawk” when he relocated to Oak Island in 2011 by his work family. He loved playing sports most his life. Henry was an electrician by trade and owned his own electrical company for 30 years. He spent many years working and always brought laughter and joy to countless job sites. His love of golf was something he shared with his late father. Golfing with his dad was at the top of his list of favorite “things to do”. Him and his father shared a special bond and they never failed to keep up with the UNC Tar-heels, never Duke. Fishing, riding horses, and motorcycles were also some of his favorite pastimes over the years. Raising chickens was a huge part of his life since childhood. He also discovered a natural talent in bonsai later in life, which he accompanied with koi fish ponds. He created an entire bonsai garden where he spent a lot of his time nurturing and enjoying. His trees were truly Henry’s happy place. Nature and trees truly gave him peace. Henry gave his all for anyone that ever needed it and he loved his family with his entire heart.

He is survived his wife, Lisa Jenkins; two daughters, Holly Jenkins Coates and husband Justin and Lindsey Marie Jenkins and fiancee Patrick Foster; six grandchildren; Christian Hunter Jenkins, Brittany Shaw, Abagail Jenkins, Taylor Jenkins, Kaleb Coates, and Alexandria Coates; a sister, Vanessa Robinette; three brothers, Todd Jenkins, Gregory Jenkins, and Christopher Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Vance Jenkins.

A celebration of his life will be held at Sonrise Baptist Church, 8375 River Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461 at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 26th with his dear friend Reverend Rodney Cox officiating. The family will have visitation from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the church prior to the service. Flowers may be delivered to the family’s residences or the church on Friday August 25th or Saturday August 26th before 1pm.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Jenkins family.

Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.