Mr. Harold Jenkins “Jenks” Caldwell, Jr., of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home, in Asheboro, NC. He grew up and spent most of his life in Charlotte, NC, before retiring to his cherished property in Chester County, SC.

Jenks was born July 15, 1944, in Gastonia, NC, to the late Harold Jenkins Caldwell, Sr. and Mildred Stowe Caldwell. 

Jenks was a graduate of Garinger High School and Gardner Webb University. He proudly served his country in the Air National Guard.  His professional career was at Charlotte Aircraft Corporation, originally started by his father in 1953. Jenks served as president of CAC until his recent passing.

Besides his long-time career, Jenks had a love of the outdoors that anyone who met him knew. He was an avid hunter of wildlife and enjoyed fishing during many family vacations. Jenks loved curating his hunting property for wildlife, creating a perfect hunting spot for friends and family to enjoy. He placed bluebird nesting boxes and bird feeders, ensuring they were always full of feed to attract birds. Some of Jenks' favorite memories included early morning hunts with friends, riding around exploring nature, and watching the bluebirds return each spring. He loved sharing stories and seeing the joy on his family's faces during gatherings. His passion for nature and wildlife left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Wall (Kary), Charlotte, NC, Meredith Caldwell, Charlotte, NC, and Karen C. Tyler (Rodney), Asheboro, NC; his son, Harold Jenkins Caldwell, III, Wagram, NC; stepsons, Jay Sellers (Catherine) Creedmoor NC, Jody Sellers (Kristen) Goldston, NC; his grandchildren, Badin Tyler (Kolby-fiancee) Olivia Tyler (Benjamin-fiancee), Payton Tyler; long time devoted companion Kaye Bryan, Asheboro NC; his sisters, MaryAnn C. Beckett (Bob) and Carol C. Yeager and many dearly beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Bowling Green Presbyterian Church, 250 Ridge Road, Clover, SC, with Rev. Lisa Johnson officiating.  Interment will be in the cemetery following the service.  The family will receive family and friends prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 pm, in the church fellowship hall. Memorial donations can be made in his memory to Bowling Green Presbyterian Church, PO Box 5 Bowling Green, SC 29703.

M. L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, Clover, SC is serving the family of Mr. Caldwell.

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