Charles Raymond Jenkins
September 27, 1944 -- August 27, 2021
Dr. Charles Raymond Jenkins was born on September 27, 1944 in Rockingham, NC. He was the second of three sons born to Herman Jenkins and Frances Louise McInnis Jenkins. From his parents and the close-knit mill village community in which he was raised, Charles learned the importance of hard work, integrity, humility, and valuing every person equally.
In his youth, you could find Charles playing every sport available, and while at Rohanen High School, he quarterbacked a championship football team, played guard for the basketball team, and was the catcher for the baseball team. His father, who had to leave school as a child to help his family work in the mill, made it clear that academics were still the highest priority. Charles took that advice to heart, ultimately earning honors as Salutatorian of his 1962 Senior class, President of the Beta Club, President of the Student Body, and the Senior Award ("Mr. Senior").
Charles continued his education at East Carolina University, where we he was on the Dean's List, was inducted into Phi Sigma Pi (ECU's highest honorary scholarship organization), and earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1966. He followed his undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Education in 1967 at ECU and a Doctorate in Educational Administration and Supervision at Duke University in 1975.
After three years as teacher and coach at Scotland High School in Laurinburg, Charles began a career at UNC Pembroke (then Pembroke State University) that would span almost 50 years. Beginning in 1971 as a faculty member for the Department of Education, he later served as Director of Admissions, Director of Student Teaching, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Dean of Academic Affairs, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (for 14 years), and Interim Chancellor in 2009-2010. In these roles, he helped launch the Teaching Fellows Program, the Honors College, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, and 15 master's degree programs.
Still, his first love was teaching, and from 2000 to December 2020, Charles taught graduate courses for UNCP and ECU in School Law, Ethics, and Organizational Leadership, as well as advising Doctoral candidates, preparing countless teachers for careers in school administration across the state. He loved students and, throughout his career, you could often find him dining in the UNCP cafeteria so he could interact with the student body. He genuinely cared about the wellbeing and success of those he taught, and he spent many hours on the phone at home talking to current and former students who sought his advice on career pursuits or professional challenges.
A true servant leader, Charles volunteered with numerous organizations, including Chairing the Finance Committee for St. John United Methodist Church (Gibson, NC); serving on the Boards of the Scotland Family Counseling Center and Scotland Memorial Foundation; and previously serving in leadership roles for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, NC Association of Colleges and Universities, Pembroke Chamber of Commerce, and Scotland Health Care System, among many others. For his volunteer and professional service to the region and state, Charles was inducted into The Order of The Long Leaf Pine by the Governor in 2004, recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the Laurinburg-Scotland County Chamber in 2009, and was honored as Alumni of the Year by ECU in 2018.
When he was not working or volunteering in the community, Charles loved playing golf, listening and shagging to Carolina beach music, reading biographies, and taking daily walks with his dog Shadow by his side. Family and friends remained his highest priority. He cherished time with his brothers catching up and sharing stories from growing up. His wife and daughter could count on him to be at every ballgame and dance recital; and this tight family of three took every opportunity possible to eat, play, and travel together.
On August 27, 2021, Charles passed away at the age of 76, at home, after several years of declining health from Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Karen Gibson Jenkins; daughter, Brooke Jenkins (Pascale); older brother, Bruce Jenkins (Shirley, deceased); younger brother, Steve Jenkins (Patty); and siblings-in-law, Abby Robinson and Buck Gibson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Services to celebrate his life will be held at graveside, 11:00 a.m., on Friday, September 3, in Hillside Memorial Park. Due to the pandemic, a private visitation for family and invited guests will be held, 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 2, at Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel.
The family requests for memorial donations to be directed to:
St. John United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 181, Gibson, NC 28343;
Scotland Family Counseling Center, 601-B Lauchwood Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352; and/or
Scotland Memorial Foundation, Scotland Health Care System, 500 Lauchwood Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352.
The family requests for all in attendance to follow the COVID19 restrictions of wearing facial masks and social distancing.
September 27, 1944 -- August 27, 2021
Dr. Charles Raymond Jenkins was born on September 27, 1944 in Rockingham, NC. He was the second of three sons born to Herman Jenkins and Frances Louise McInnis Jenkins. From his parents and the close-knit mill village community in which he was raised, Charles learned the importance of hard work, integrity, humility, and valuing every person equally.
In his youth, you could find Charles playing every sport available, and while at Rohanen High School, he quarterbacked a championship football team, played guard for the basketball team, and was the catcher for the baseball team. His father, who had to leave school as a child to help his family work in the mill, made it clear that academics were still the highest priority. Charles took that advice to heart, ultimately earning honors as Salutatorian of his 1962 Senior class, President of the Beta Club, President of the Student Body, and the Senior Award ("Mr. Senior").
Charles continued his education at East Carolina University, where we he was on the Dean's List, was inducted into Phi Sigma Pi (ECU's highest honorary scholarship organization), and earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1966. He followed his undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Education in 1967 at ECU and a Doctorate in Educational Administration and Supervision at Duke University in 1975.
After three years as teacher and coach at Scotland High School in Laurinburg, Charles began a career at UNC Pembroke (then Pembroke State University) that would span almost 50 years. Beginning in 1971 as a faculty member for the Department of Education, he later served as Director of Admissions, Director of Student Teaching, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Dean of Academic Affairs, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (for 14 years), and Interim Chancellor in 2009-2010. In these roles, he helped launch the Teaching Fellows Program, the Honors College, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, and 15 master's degree programs.
Still, his first love was teaching, and from 2000 to December 2020, Charles taught graduate courses for UNCP and ECU in School Law, Ethics, and Organizational Leadership, as well as advising Doctoral candidates, preparing countless teachers for careers in school administration across the state. He loved students and, throughout his career, you could often find him dining in the UNCP cafeteria so he could interact with the student body. He genuinely cared about the wellbeing and success of those he taught, and he spent many hours on the phone at home talking to current and former students who sought his advice on career pursuits or professional challenges.
A true servant leader, Charles volunteered with numerous organizations, including Chairing the Finance Committee for St. John United Methodist Church (Gibson, NC); serving on the Boards of the Scotland Family Counseling Center and Scotland Memorial Foundation; and previously serving in leadership roles for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, NC Association of Colleges and Universities, Pembroke Chamber of Commerce, and Scotland Health Care System, among many others. For his volunteer and professional service to the region and state, Charles was inducted into The Order of The Long Leaf Pine by the Governor in 2004, recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the Laurinburg-Scotland County Chamber in 2009, and was honored as Alumni of the Year by ECU in 2018.
When he was not working or volunteering in the community, Charles loved playing golf, listening and shagging to Carolina beach music, reading biographies, and taking daily walks with his dog Shadow by his side. Family and friends remained his highest priority. He cherished time with his brothers catching up and sharing stories from growing up. His wife and daughter could count on him to be at every ballgame and dance recital; and this tight family of three took every opportunity possible to eat, play, and travel together.
On August 27, 2021, Charles passed away at the age of 76, at home, after several years of declining health from Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Karen Gibson Jenkins; daughter, Brooke Jenkins (Pascale); older brother, Bruce Jenkins (Shirley, deceased); younger brother, Steve Jenkins (Patty); and siblings-in-law, Abby Robinson and Buck Gibson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Services to celebrate his life will be held at graveside, 11:00 a.m., on Friday, September 3, in Hillside Memorial Park. Due to the pandemic, a private visitation for family and invited guests will be held, 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 2, at Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel.
The family requests for memorial donations to be directed to:
St. John United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 181, Gibson, NC 28343;
Scotland Family Counseling Center, 601-B Lauchwood Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352; and/or
Scotland Memorial Foundation, Scotland Health Care System, 500 Lauchwood Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352.
The family requests for all in attendance to follow the COVID19 restrictions of wearing facial masks and social distancing.
Charles Raymond Jenkins
September 27, 1944 -- August 27, 2021
Dr. Charles Raymond Jenkins was born on September 27, 1944 in Rockingham, NC. He was the second of three sons born to Herman Jenkins and Frances Louise McInnis Jenkins. From his parents and the close-knit mill village community in which he was raised, Charles learned the importance of hard work, integrity, humility, and valuing every person equally.
In his youth, you could find Charles playing every sport available, and while at Rohanen High School, he quarterbacked a championship football team, played guard for the basketball team, and was the catcher for the baseball team. His father, who had to leave school as a child to help his family work in the mill, made it clear that academics were still the highest priority. Charles took that advice to heart, ultimately earning honors as Salutatorian of his 1962 Senior class, President of the Beta Club, President of the Student Body, and the Senior Award ("Mr. Senior").
Charles continued his education at East Carolina University, where we he was on the Dean's List, was inducted into Phi Sigma Pi (ECU's highest honorary scholarship organization), and earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1966. He followed his undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Education in 1967 at ECU and a Doctorate in Educational Administration and Supervision at Duke University in 1975.
After three years as teacher and coach at Scotland High School in Laurinburg, Charles began a career at UNC Pembroke (then Pembroke State University) that would span almost 50 years. Beginning in 1971 as a faculty member for the Department of Education, he later served as Director of Admissions, Director of Student Teaching, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Dean of Academic Affairs, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (for 14 years), and Interim Chancellor in 2009-2010. In these roles, he helped launch the Teaching Fellows Program, the Honors College, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, and 15 master's degree programs.
Still, his first love was teaching, and from 2000 to December 2020, Charles taught graduate courses for UNCP and ECU in School Law, Ethics, and Organizational Leadership, as well as advising Doctoral candidates, preparing countless teachers for careers in school administration across the state. He loved students and, throughout his career, you could often find him dining in the UNCP cafeteria so he could interact with the student body. He genuinely cared about the wellbeing and success of those he taught, and he spent many hours on the phone at home talking to current and former students who sought his advice on career pursuits or professional challenges.
A true servant leader, Charles volunteered with numerous organizations, including Chairing the Finance Committee for St. John United Methodist Church (Gibson, NC); serving on the Boards of the Scotland Family Counseling Center and Scotland Memorial Foundation; and previously serving in leadership roles for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, NC Association of Colleges and Universities, Pembroke Chamber of Commerce, and Scotland Health Care System, among many others. For his volunteer and professional service to the region and state, Charles was inducted into The Order of The Long Leaf Pine by the Governor in 2004, recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the Laurinburg-Scotland County Chamber in 2009, and was honored as Alumni of the Year by ECU in 2018.
When he was not working or volunteering in the community, Charles loved playing golf, listening and shagging to Carolina beach music, reading biographies, and taking daily walks with his dog Shadow by his side. Family and friends remained his highest priority. He cherished time with his brothers catching up and sharing stories from growing up. His wife and daughter could count on him to be at every ballgame and dance recital; and this tight family of three took every opportunity possible to eat, play, and travel together.
On August 27, 2021, Charles passed away at the age of 76, at home, after several years of declining health from Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Karen Gibson Jenkins; daughter, Brooke Jenkins (Pascale); older brother, Bruce Jenkins (Shirley, deceased); younger brother, Steve Jenkins (Patty); and siblings-in-law, Abby Robinson and Buck Gibson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Services to celebrate his life will be held at graveside, 11:00 a.m., on Friday, September 3, in Hillside Memorial Park. Due to the pandemic, a private visitation for family and invited guests will be held, 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 2, at Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel.
The family requests for memorial donations to be directed to:
St. John United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 181, Gibson, NC 28343;
Scotland Family Counseling Center, 601-B Lauchwood Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352; and/or
Scotland Memorial Foundation, Scotland Health Care System, 500 Lauchwood Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352.
The family requests for all in attendance to follow the COVID19 restrictions of wearing facial masks and social distancing.
September 27, 1944 -- August 27, 2021
Dr. Charles Raymond Jenkins was born on September 27, 1944 in Rockingham, NC. He was the second of three sons born to Herman Jenkins and Frances Louise McInnis Jenkins. From his parents and the close-knit mill village community in which he was raised, Charles learned the importance of hard work, integrity, humility, and valuing every person equally.
In his youth, you could find Charles playing every sport available, and while at Rohanen High School, he quarterbacked a championship football team, played guard for the basketball team, and was the catcher for the baseball team. His father, who had to leave school as a child to help his family work in the mill, made it clear that academics were still the highest priority. Charles took that advice to heart, ultimately earning honors as Salutatorian of his 1962 Senior class, President of the Beta Club, President of the Student Body, and the Senior Award ("Mr. Senior").
Charles continued his education at East Carolina University, where we he was on the Dean's List, was inducted into Phi Sigma Pi (ECU's highest honorary scholarship organization), and earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1966. He followed his undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Education in 1967 at ECU and a Doctorate in Educational Administration and Supervision at Duke University in 1975.
After three years as teacher and coach at Scotland High School in Laurinburg, Charles began a career at UNC Pembroke (then Pembroke State University) that would span almost 50 years. Beginning in 1971 as a faculty member for the Department of Education, he later served as Director of Admissions, Director of Student Teaching, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Dean of Academic Affairs, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (for 14 years), and Interim Chancellor in 2009-2010. In these roles, he helped launch the Teaching Fellows Program, the Honors College, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, and 15 master's degree programs.
Still, his first love was teaching, and from 2000 to December 2020, Charles taught graduate courses for UNCP and ECU in School Law, Ethics, and Organizational Leadership, as well as advising Doctoral candidates, preparing countless teachers for careers in school administration across the state. He loved students and, throughout his career, you could often find him dining in the UNCP cafeteria so he could interact with the student body. He genuinely cared about the wellbeing and success of those he taught, and he spent many hours on the phone at home talking to current and former students who sought his advice on career pursuits or professional challenges.
A true servant leader, Charles volunteered with numerous organizations, including Chairing the Finance Committee for St. John United Methodist Church (Gibson, NC); serving on the Boards of the Scotland Family Counseling Center and Scotland Memorial Foundation; and previously serving in leadership roles for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, NC Association of Colleges and Universities, Pembroke Chamber of Commerce, and Scotland Health Care System, among many others. For his volunteer and professional service to the region and state, Charles was inducted into The Order of The Long Leaf Pine by the Governor in 2004, recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the Laurinburg-Scotland County Chamber in 2009, and was honored as Alumni of the Year by ECU in 2018.
When he was not working or volunteering in the community, Charles loved playing golf, listening and shagging to Carolina beach music, reading biographies, and taking daily walks with his dog Shadow by his side. Family and friends remained his highest priority. He cherished time with his brothers catching up and sharing stories from growing up. His wife and daughter could count on him to be at every ballgame and dance recital; and this tight family of three took every opportunity possible to eat, play, and travel together.
On August 27, 2021, Charles passed away at the age of 76, at home, after several years of declining health from Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Karen Gibson Jenkins; daughter, Brooke Jenkins (Pascale); older brother, Bruce Jenkins (Shirley, deceased); younger brother, Steve Jenkins (Patty); and siblings-in-law, Abby Robinson and Buck Gibson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Services to celebrate his life will be held at graveside, 11:00 a.m., on Friday, September 3, in Hillside Memorial Park. Due to the pandemic, a private visitation for family and invited guests will be held, 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 2, at Richard Boles Funeral Service Chapel.
The family requests for memorial donations to be directed to:
St. John United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 181, Gibson, NC 28343;
Scotland Family Counseling Center, 601-B Lauchwood Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352; and/or
Scotland Memorial Foundation, Scotland Health Care System, 500 Lauchwood Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352.
The family requests for all in attendance to follow the COVID19 restrictions of wearing facial masks and social distancing.
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