Kennis Eugene Jenkins was born on July 2nd, 1954, in South Bend,
Indiana to Edward and ZD Jenkins. He departed this life on
Wednesday, February 2nd at 11:25pm at Orangeburg Medical Center in
Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Kennis graduated from Washington High School in 1972 and after high
School enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he received an honorary
discharge. He worked many jobs including being a Trucker Driver, but his love was
being a car salesperson.
In 1973 in South Bend, Indiana Kennis was united in his first marriage to
Jackie Sikorski. From this union one son, Shawn Jenkins was
born. In 1996 he married Karen Stewart and they had two sons, Kennis E. Jenkins Jr.
and Kensley Jenkins.
Kennis is survived by his children, Shawn (Andrea) Jenkins of South
Bend, Indiana, Kennis E. Jenkins Jr., of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kensley
Jenkins of South Bend, Indiana, and Dorian Boone of North Carolina.
Granddaughters Manhattan, Lexington and Dellancey Jenkins all of South
Bend, Indiana. Nevaeh and Arianna Boon & Gabriel Smith all of North Carolina.
Siblings, Jawel (Al) Lemons, Forney, Texas, Wilma Taylor, South Pasadena, California
and Harold Jenkins, Indianapolis, Indiana. He also leaves a host of loving nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and ZD Jenkins,
brothers; Carl Jenkins, Wardell Jenkins, Lawrence Jenkins and one
sister Shirlene Jenkins.
Kennis enjoyed motorcycles, race cars and basketball but his biggest passion was golf.
There will be no services per Kennis' wishes. The family wishes to thank the staff of
Orangeburg Medical Center for the exceptional care.