Paul E. Jenkins

89, of West Elkton, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

He was born February 16, 1937, in Fayette, Alabama, to the late Curtis Esco and E.O. (Kennedy) Jenkins.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Annie Laura Jenkins and many siblings.

He is survived by his children, Teresa (David) Bishop, Paul Steven Jenkins, and Susan (Dan) Simpson; grandchildren, Dave (Kelli) Bishop, Curtis and Alisha Jenkins, and Jeremy, Brittney, and Kylie Simpson; great grandchildren, Jacob Bishop, Logan Duncan, and Logan and Chloe Jenkins; sisters, Trish Hepburn and Madge Glickman; and many more family and friends.

Paul was the kind of man who found his purpose in hard work, open fields, and the simple satisfaction of a job done right. For 47 years, he worked as a union bricklayer, laying more than just bricks, he built a life defined by dedication, grit, and pride in his craft. His hands told the story of a lifetime of labor, and to those who knew him, they were a symbol of everything he stood for.

When he wasn’t on a job site, Paul could be found tending to his farm and riding horses with his daughter, Teresa, where he felt most at home. The land wasn’t just work to him; it was a way of life. He appreciated the quiet rhythm of the seasons, the early mornings, and the honest effort it took to keep things going.

Paul had a passion for coon hunting, a pastime that brought him both excitement and peace. Those nights spent in the woods were some of his favorites, often shared with friends and stories that would be told again and again. He also had a knack for buying and selling farm tractors, always keeping an eye out for a good deal, and just as often striking up a conversation that would last longer than the sale itself.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 28 from 11AM to 1PM at BALES FUNERAL HOME, Camden, with the funeral service beginning at 1PM. Paul will be laid to rest at Fairmound Cemetery in West Elkton beside his beloved wife, Annie.

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