Randy L. Jenkins, 78

June 15, 1947 - August 20, 2025

With profound sorrow and reverence, we announce the passing of Pastor Randy L. Jenkins, age 78, who entered eternal rest on August 20, 2025, following a battle with brain cancer. Born on June 15, 1947, in Decatur, Illinois, Randy dedicated his life to serving God. Ordained in 1983, his pastoral ministry spanned over 35 years, touching countless lives with his unwavering faith and compassionate heart.

Randy devoted himself to reaching others with a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and discipling them in their spiritual growth. In addition to pastoring the local church, Randy completed missions’ trips to Haiti and New Mexico. He was also blessed by an opportunity to visit the Holy Land with other church leaders, an experience he held dear.

Randy worked passionately in support of Churches of God, General Conference initiatives. For him, a highlight of these efforts was his time serving as director for Camp Maranatha, ensuring the children and youth attending there had the opportunity to meet, and be drawn closer to, Jesus. He also held various commission appointments within the Eastern Regional Conference.

Randy loved spending time with family, often tinkering and working on cars with his sons. He enjoyed watching, attending, and in his younger years driving in, stock car races. In later years, he traded his need for speed for the simple joy he found in mowing the grass.

Randy’s memory will be cherished by all who knew him including his wife of 59 years, Esther (Haas) Jenkins, their sons, Bryan (Kim) Jenkins of Leola, Sean (Jess) Jenkins of Myerstown, Jeremy (Sherry) Jenkins and Jason (Bekah) Jenkins, all of Lancaster, a brother, Keith Jenkins (Diane) Decatur, IL, 16 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in passing by his parents, George “Gordon” and Wilma Jenkins, and siblings, Carol Mayberry, Roger Jenkins, and Danny Jenkins.

In honor of Randy’s life, a visitation will be held at Grace Community Church of Willow Street (GCC), 212 Peach Bottom Rd. Willow Street, PA 17584 on August 30, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by a memorial service at 10:00 AM. A burial ceremony will follow at Conestoga Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in Randy’s name to Camp Maranatha, campmaranatha.org or the Legacy Fund at GCC (address above).

Randy Lynn Jenkins had a servant’s heart, and he will be greatly missed by those fortunate enough to have known him. He strived to love like Christ; may his memory inspire us all to do the same.