Herbert Gardner Jenkins

Herbert Gardner Jenkins, age 80, died on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at NMMC in Pontotoc. He was born December 20, 1941 to Herbert B. and Flora Ball Jenkins. Herbert was a graduate of Pontotoc High School, and he attended Arkansas State and Itawamba Junior College before marrying the love of his life, Betty Mooneyhan Jenkins. He was a brick mason alongside his father and built several homes in Pontotoc and the brick structures at Howard Stafford Park. Herbert opened the Fun-Time-Roll-Arena in Pontotoc and in 1971 he moved to Jackson and operated four skating rinks. In 1978 he moved to Southaven and opened two skating rinks in Southaven and Memphis before moving to Searcy, AR in 1985 and starting APEX Vending. He moved back to Pontotoc in 1990 and operated his vending business in Pontotoc and Tupelo. Herbert served as a Deacon at Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church and later as a greeter at Greatest Mission Baptist Church. He loved Jesus and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and was a hardworking man. Herbert enjoyed knife collecting and carpentry.

A memorial service will be at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Browning Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jackie Whitley officiating. Browning Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Mooneyhan Jenkins; a son, Herbert Byron Jenkins and wife Melanie Kay; a daughter, Michelle McGill and husband Greg; a sister, Wanda Daniels and husband Mike; five grandchildren, Blake McGill, Cody Alexander, Herbert Byron “Trey” Jenkins III, Zackery Talon Jenkins and Mallory Turner; and one great-grandson, Oliver Turner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his three sisters, Jeanette Wright, Janice Sexton and Yvette Jenkins; and a brother, Travis Jenkins.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 PM, Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the funeral home.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to the Gideon's International. An organization that Herbert was a faithful member. www.gideons.org/donate

Condolences may be offered at www.browningpontotoc.com.