Obituary of Henry Jenkins

Mr. Henry Allen Jenkins, 62, went to be with his savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 15, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kinston, NC on July 5, 1950 to the late Allen Jackson Jenkins and Mrs. Evelyn Jenkins. He was a loving Husband, Father and Papa who always put God and his family first. His home was filled with love and the laughter of his grandchildren Alfred and Olivia D'Ottavio, Beau Mitchell and Kennedy Jenkins.

Henry was a devoted Christian who served the lord with all his heart. He was a member of North Haven Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church for over 30 years. He led home groups and Sunday school classes to share his love of the lord with those around him. He was a beloved member of their choir where his personality and eagerness to serve the lord could be seen by all. Henry followed a calling from the lord to minister to the inmates at Raleigh's minimum security prison, he devoted 14 years to this ministry.

He was the retired Chief Electrical Inspector from Wake County, NC. He served as Chief electrical inspector from 1980 until 2008. He won the Electrical Inspector of the year award in 1991, and the Robert B. Boyd, Jr. Award for contributions to the Electrical Industry in 2001. He was chairman of the NC, Ellis Cannady Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors in 1993 and served as Chairman, Board of Directors of the Southern Section of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors in 2007.

Henry presided as the Code Clearing Committee Chairman for the Ellis Cannady Chapter of the IAEI for over 15 years. After retirement with Wake County, he was a consultant for the first phase of the RDU International Airport Terminal 2 project. In 2010, he fulfilled his life long dream by founding Jenkins Code Studies, a company specializing in electrical contractors continuing education.

Survivors include his wife Leann Jenkins of Rolesville, NC, a son Brandon Jenkins and his wife Jennifer Jenkins of Knightdale, NC, a step-daughter Misty D'Ottavio and her husband Alfred D'Ottavio of Youngsville, NC, and step-daughter Holly Mitchell and husband Brandon Mitchell of Zebulon, NC; as well as his mother Mrs. Evelyn Jenkins of Kinston, NC, a sister Jackie Jones and brother-in-law David Jones, Mother-in-Law Peggy Huffer of Kokomo, IN, Brother-in-Law Brett Huffer and his wife Mary Huffer of Raleigh, NC, along with nieces and nephews and his four beloved grandchildren.

The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all those who have sent their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Relatives and friends will be received by the family from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Friday evening July 20, 2012 at North Haven Church, 6620 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27515. A memorial celebrating the life of Henry Jenkins will be held Saturday, July 21, 2012 beginning at 2:30pm at North Haven Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Henry Jenkins Scholarship Fund in care of NC Ellis Cannady Chapter, IAEI, P.O. Box 18727, Raleigh, NC 27619. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting http://jenkinscodestudies.com. Arrangements are by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, N.C.