Thomas Benard Jenkins, Jr.

Mr. Thomas Benard Jenkins, Jr., 82, of Sierra Trace Rd., Denton, NC passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Jenkins was born February 5, 1938 in The Bronx, NY to Thomas Jenkins, Sr. and Helen Reigel Jenkins. Thomas was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired after 23 years of service as a firefighter with Greenville Fire Department in New York. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a son, David Jenkin.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Polholski Jenkins of the home, son, Joe Jenkins of Greensboro; 2 granddaughters, Makenna and Waverleigh Jenkins.

In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at www.firehero.org.

Online Condolences may be made at www.briggsfuneralhome.com