Colonial Heights Va. – Rev. Grover Cleveland Jenkins Jr.  passed away on May 22, 2023, at Colonial Heights Rehab and Nursing facility. He was born in Orange County Va. on July 18, 1926, the son of Grover Cleveland Jenkins Sr and Lucy (Gibson) Jenkins.

Grover served in the Army during WWII.  When discharged he attended college where he met Mary, his future wife. They were married for 60 years until she passed away in 2008. After college he worked as a pastor for the United Methodist Church of Virgina at various locations and at the Virginia Department of Rehabilitation Services.  He was kind, loving and an inspiration to many he met.  He was an amazing father to all his children.  He loved God, his family, friends, gardening, his many pets and being out in nature.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his 5 siblings, 2 sons, 1 son in law, 1 grandchild, 1 great great grandchild.

Survived by 2 daughters, 1 son in law, 5 grandchildren and their spouses, 9 great grandchildren and 1 spouse, 4 great great grandchildren, 1 special friend Elaine, and his special buddy Jake his adorable dog.

Memorial service will be held at Washington Street United Methodist Church located at 22 East Washington Street, Petersburg, Va 23803, on July 29th at 3PM.

Donations may be made to the Tunnel to Towers (www.t2t.org), St Judes, 501 St. Judes place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Washington Street United Methodist Church (22 East Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803).