Charles "Stumpy" Edward Jenkins

Charlotte resident, Charles Jenkins, 63, lost his COVID-19 fight on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center.

Charles was born to the late Garl Charles Jenkins and Shirley Faye Stroupe. A graduat of West Mecklenburg High School, Charles was employed with Duke Energy for 43 years as a heavy equipment diesel mechanic, where he was fondly known as Stumpy and retired on November 30, 2020.

Charles had a deep love for his rescue dogs and making people laugh. He had a unique way of conducting his humorous tricks and shenanigans. He was a member of Charlotte Trinity Church of the Nazarene.

Charles is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Rev. Dianne Jenkins; daughters, Chasity Austin (Billy) of Belmont, NC and Regina Jenkins of Spartanburg, SC; a granddaughter, Melody Grace Jenkins; grandsons, Alexander Charles Austin and Jaxon Isaiah Austin, two sisters; nieces and nephews.

An intimate Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Dr., Charlotte. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Service will be streamed live on the Forest Lawn West Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Charlotte Humane Society. Submit condolences at www.forestlawnwest.com.