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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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11/19/1948 – 02/06/2025
Kingstree
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Monday, February 10, 2025, at Kingstree United Methodist Church, with burial to follow in Williamsburg Cemetery.
Visitation
Bubberâs family will receive family and friends at the home of Billy and Salley Jenkinson following the burial.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to St. Albans Episcopal Church, PO Box 866, Kingstree, SC 29556 or the Florence Crittendon Home at 19 St. Margaret Street, Charleston, SC 29403.
The Honorable Gordon Brockington âBubberâ Jenkinson, 76, retired family court judge and husband of Peggy Kelley Jenkinson, died Thursday, February 6, 2025, at MUSC in Charleston, SC. Bubber was born on November 19, 1948, at Kelley Memorial Hospital in Kingstree, SC. He was the son of William Eldridge Jenkinson, Jr. and Emma Gordon Brockington Jenkinson. He grew up in Kingstree. He became an Eagle Scout in 1962 and graduated from Kingstree High School in 1967. He graduated from the Citadel in 1971. In high school and at The Citadel, Bubber participated in Boyâs State as a citizen and a staff member. Bubber then went on to the University of South Carolina School of Law and graduated in 1974.
In 1972, Bubber married Margaret Kent Kelley âPeggyâ at Prince George Episcopal Church in Georgetown, SC. Bubber and Peggy raised their girls in his hometown of Kingstree. Peggy and Bubber also spent many happy days on the beach at Pawleys Island and Folly Beach.
Bubber was a trial lawyer for 33 years, which included many years as a Public Defender. In 2007, he was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly to a seat on the Family Court Bench where he served until his retirement in 2020. He held court in almost every county in the state, missing only three.
Bubber had a love for books, and he also began a career in writing. He published his and People of Williamsburgh District, and RL. Bryant released his, St. Albans Episcopal Church: A Short History of a Small Mission. His second novel, River Road, was published in 2011. In 2024, Bubber published Black River and Its Tributaries, 300 years of South Carolina Lowcountry History.
Bubber also traveled to many interesting cities and countries, those travels included a mission trip to Puerto Rico with daughter, Mary, and another mission trip to South Africa, with daughter, Martha Kent. Bubber truly had a servantâs heart. He also taught Sunday school to high school students for 18 years.
Bubber was predeceased by a daughter, Margaret Gordon Jenkinson; his parents, William and Gordon Jenkinson; and his mother and father in law, Lewis and Kent Freeman.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Kelley Jenkinson of Charleston. He is also survived by his two daughters, Martha Kent Runey (Michael) and Mary Gordon High (Bubba); his grandchildren, Mary Banks High, Barry Glenn High, III, Anne Lewis High, Michael Lawrence Runey V, Joseph Kent Runey, and Gordon Brockington Runey.
Also surviving Bubber, are his brothers, William E. Jenkinson, III (Salley), Haynsworth McCall âMacâ Jenkinson (Caroline), and his sister, Margaret Jane âMooâ Kirk (Billy), his brother and sister in law, Edward and Kathy Kelley.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Monday, February 10, 2025, at Kingstree United Methodist Church, with burial to follow in Williamsburg Cemetery. Bubberâs family will receive family and friends at the home of Billy and Salley Jenkinson following the burial. Memorials may be made to St. Albans Episcopal Church, PO Box 866, Kingstree, SC 29556 or the Florence Crittendon Home at 19 St. Margaret Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
In 1972, Bubber married Margaret Kent Kelley âPeggyâ at Prince George Episcopal Church in Georgetown, SC. Bubber and Peggy raised their girls in his hometown of Kingstree. Peggy and Bubber also spent many happy days on the beach at Pawleys Island and Folly Beach.
Bubber was a trial lawyer for 33 years, which included many years as a Public Defender. In 2007, he was elected by the South Carolina General Assembly to a seat on the Family Court Bench where he served until his retirement in 2020. He held court in almost every county in the state, missing only three.
Bubber had a love for books, and he also began a career in writing. He published his and People of Williamsburgh District, and RL. Bryant released his, St. Albans Episcopal Church: A Short History of a Small Mission. His second novel, River Road, was published in 2011. In 2024, Bubber published Black River and Its Tributaries, 300 years of South Carolina Lowcountry History.
Bubber also traveled to many interesting cities and countries, those travels included a mission trip to Puerto Rico with daughter, Mary, and another mission trip to South Africa, with daughter, Martha Kent. Bubber truly had a servantâs heart. He also taught Sunday school to high school students for 18 years.
Bubber was predeceased by a daughter, Margaret Gordon Jenkinson; his parents, William and Gordon Jenkinson; and his mother and father in law, Lewis and Kent Freeman.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Kelley Jenkinson of Charleston. He is also survived by his two daughters, Martha Kent Runey (Michael) and Mary Gordon High (Bubba); his grandchildren, Mary Banks High, Barry Glenn High, III, Anne Lewis High, Michael Lawrence Runey V, Joseph Kent Runey, and Gordon Brockington Runey.
Also surviving Bubber, are his brothers, William E. Jenkinson, III (Salley), Haynsworth McCall âMacâ Jenkinson (Caroline), and his sister, Margaret Jane âMooâ Kirk (Billy), his brother and sister in law, Edward and Kathy Kelley.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Monday, February 10, 2025, at Kingstree United Methodist Church, with burial to follow in Williamsburg Cemetery. Bubberâs family will receive family and friends at the home of Billy and Salley Jenkinson following the burial. Memorials may be made to St. Albans Episcopal Church, PO Box 866, Kingstree, SC 29556 or the Florence Crittendon Home at 19 St. Margaret Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
More over the past years Bubber and I got the opportunity to renew our friendship. I will be forever grateful for those memories. Blessings abd Peace
Our thoughts and prayers are with family. Mr. Bubba was a friendly, caring and great man. He will be truly missed.
Bubber Jenkinson, among many other fabulous attributes, was a spectacular Father. When his daughter was a student at Salem College, where I was president, he never missed a Parents Weekend or any other opportunity to celebrate his family. He became known, admired, and beloved by other parents, by Salemâs faculty and staff, and by Salem students. When international students or other students couldnât go home for holidays, he and his beloved family invited them to join his family.
He will be fondly remembered, emulated by the best of us, and deeply missed.
I am so sad to hear of Bubberâs passing. He truly was a kind and caring gentleman and his soft spoken mannerism would calm anyone than came before him .
Prayers for comfort for the family.
Husband. Father. Judge. Attorney. Author. Man. Bubber was the best of all of these. I will miss him dearly. You are in my prayers, Peggy.
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for Peggy and her family. Bubber and Peggy were the first family to welcome me to St Albans in Kingstree. I will remember Bubber as a friend. RIP my friend đą
My sincerest condolences to the families!
Martha and her family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Our prayers are with the family. Judge Jenkinson, a life well lived. He will forever have a special place in our hearts. Our union started with him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May God comfort you and give you peace in the days ahead.
Bubber was a wonderful man and a great friend. Love to everyone.
Bubbler was my roommate during our time at The Citadel and deserves most of the credit for my graduating. He was a good man, served his State and nation as well as being a devoted family man. Bubbler loved Peggy while at The Citadel and for over 50 years thereafter. I regret not being able to attend the service vice as I have surgery @ 7am on the 10th. Rest easy, my friend.
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Bubba Jenkinson. He was a good lawyer and judge. I know he will be missed by his family and many friends.
Peggy and family,
So sorry for your loss. Bubber was an institution. He was able to do everything so well. He will be missed in Williamsburg County and throughout our state.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family of a good friend. We enjoyed working for you.
We are thinking of all of you.
Len B. and Claire Hudson Gaskins
Bubber and the Jenkinson family have been lifelong friends of my late husband George Avent and me. We served on the Williamsburg Academy School board many years ago. It was a pleasure to know him and all of the Jenkinson family. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Iâm so sorry to hear this. I have many fond memories of Bubber and enjoyed working with him years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with Peggy and all of the family. đđ
Bubber was always so nice to me when I worked at W A and he was on the Board. Sending sympathy to all.
So very sorry to learn this. He was a mentor to me in so many ways, making a big difference in how I approached my work. Not to mention, a terrific judge as well. He will be sorely missed
I’m so sorry to hear of Bubber’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Serena Eaddy Dovell
Class of ’67
So sorry to learn of the passing of Bubber. A fine man in all areas of life. Prayers and condolences to Peggy and family.
I was sorry to learn of Judge Jenkinson’s passing. I appeared before him numerous times when I first began the practice of law. He was always patient and considerate. When I became a judge, I had the opportunity to work with him as a colleague. He treated everyone with respect. He will certainly be missed. My condolences to the family.
Privileged to have known him as a member of the SC Coastal Council. Enjoyed his wit and wisdom. RIP my good friend.
We are thinking about your family and our heartfelt condolences and prayers are sent to your way.
Inga and I send our love and Deepest Sympathy to the Jenkinson family.
I had the opportunity to work with Judge Jenkinson for many years in Clarendon County Family court
He was always patient with me. He will be missed. My condolences
to Peggy and family, Sue Avin
I worked as a court reported for Judge Jenkinson from the day he started his career as a Family Court Judge. I can truthfully say those were some of the best days of my life. He was kind, generous, and above all he was a true southern gentleman. He will be missed by so many people whose lives he touched.
My sincere condolences to Peggy, Mary, Martha Kent, and their families. May God wrap his arms around you during this time of grief..
Love to all, Patsy
My heart is saddenedâŠâMY Bubbaâ⊠my gentle friend with the biggest heart. Peggy, my sister-friend, we are praying for you and your familyâs comfort and strength. Melvin, myself and Jared are here for you now and forever.
Bubber was such a wonderful and thoughtful person that made a difference in so many lives. I’m grateful to be his cousin.
Our thoughts and prayers for all of the Jenkinson family at this time.
Bubba was a great class and person. Will miss by many.
My deepest sympathies for the Jenkinson Family in the loss of Bubber. May the Lord sustain you in this time of sorrow.
So sad to hear of Bubberâs passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family.
Linda and I have been privileged to have known Bubber and his wife Peggy for many years as we worshipped and had fellowship together at St. Albanâs Episcopal Church in Kingstree. He has served the church in so many capacities over the years.
He will missed by everyone who knew him. Keeping Peggy his daughters and their families in our prayer’s.
He was a man of many talents and a compassionate and fair judge respected by all of the family law attorneys throughout South Carolina. May his memory be a blessing
Bubber was a wonderful human being who was highly accomplished. All who knew him will miss him. My condolences to his family.
I spent four years at the Citadel with Bubber and the thing I remember most about him was his sense of humor. I’m sure he will be missed by all his D Company friends.
So sad to hear the news about Bubber. He was such a special old friend to me! My sincere sympathies and prayers for Peggy and his family!
I grew up in Kingstree United Methodist Church with all of the Jenkinson siblings. I loved their Mother, Ms. Gordon.
I have many fond memories of this wonderful family including Billy who was in my class at Kingstree High School. My thoughts and prayers go out to Peggy and the Jenkinson family.
My condolences to the Jenkinson family. I’ve had the pleasure to work with Judge Jenkinson for years. Threw the years he became one of my favorite Judges. I’m grateful and thankful that I had a chance to cross his path. May God bless the family.
Very sorry to hear. Becky and I remember the first years out of The Citadel and living side by side in an apartment on Henderson St. in Columbia and the trips to Kingstree and Pawleys.
A death always brings back many good memories and thoughts….and sadness..
God bless the whole Jenkinson clan and may God grant them peace as they grieve!
All our love…Becky and Buzz
Peggy, I was so sorry to hear about Bubberâs passing. My thought and prayers are with you and the family.
As a Citadel ’71 classmate I got to know Bubber and the Jenkinson clan mores thru my 4 year Kingstree, SC roommate Edward Harrell as we graduated and started our careers and families. During an infrequent visit to Kingstree many years after graduation my wife and I, while shopping in”downtown” Kingstree, and stopped by Bubber’s office to say hello and he was most gracious and welcoming as he was prone to be.
God Bless Bubber and Peggy and family. Faith tells me Bubber is in a great place and continuing to watch over his family and friend….and his Citadel classmates!
The Class of 1971 mourns the loss of one our classmate, Bubber Jenkinson.
Our Long Gray Line will miss him and remember his many good qualities that he brought to our class, his community, and more importantly, his family. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
You will be missed. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your lossâŠour thoughts & prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.
The Jenkinsons were close to my family ( Kathy and I ) through other families, and my love for the Black River, and Kingstree friends, and my previous family ( Richburgâs ) .
To you and the Jenkinson Family, we love you !
I met Bubber when he sat with me when he was elected to the Family Court Bench. I immediately thought that this is a really good guy. We hit it off immediately and felt like we had known each other for years. I send my condolences to Peggy and all of the family.
Many Sundays at Kingstree UnitedMethodist Church, before service, we would glance around to see where everyonewas seated.
It was a rare occasion when a wink and a nod didn’t make it’s way to me from older handsome Bubber.
Next was Billy then Mac , my buddy. WG did pay attention to the minister and their sermon.
Those are the best memories.
I can see them now.
My condolences to the family.
So many superlatives to describe âBubberâ that his friends all know! We are honored that he and Peggy are forever friends. Thoughts and prayers to the family.