Darrell Mack Jenkins

Darrell "Mack" Jenkins, age 68, of Taylorsville passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2017. He was born to the late Pleas Marson Jenkins and Lois Stafford Jenkins in Alexander county. Mack was known as the "candy man" and always shared his gum, enjoyed teaching Sunday School from the age of 12 to the present, watching his grand children play sports, and loved his dogs. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served as a MP in Korea.
Those left to cherish his memory, are his wife of 36 years: Anita Norris Jenkins, his children; Brian Jenkins, Joel Jenkins and wife April, Tonya Ledford and husband Scott, Jessica Wike and husband David. Grandchildren; Morgan Jenkins, Madeleine Jenkins, Kendall Jenkins, Landon Wike, Laney Wike, Tristan Ledford, Bridget Ledford, and Makenzie Ledford. Four brothers and sisters; Wayne Jenkins and wife Carolyn, Linda Robinson and husband Roy of Wilkesboro, Kaye Chapman and husband Hall, and Dale Jenkins of Blacksburg. In addition to his parents he was preceded by his first wife Vickie McLain Jenkins and one brother, Ronnie Jenkins.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Liledoun Baptist Church from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. With the Funeral Service held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 3:00 pm at Liledoun Baptist Church with the Rev. James Lockee and the Rev. David Payne with burial following in the church cemetery.
All memorials may be made to Hospice of Catawba County, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658