Harrell King Jenkins, Jr.

Harrell King Jenkins, Jr. passed away on the first day of Spring, March 20, 2026 in Edmond, Oklahoma after living courageously with Ocular Melanoma for 4 years. King was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Pat Jenkins, who remarkably also passed from Ocular Melanoma in 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrell and Athelene Jenkins of Knoxville, TN. He is survived by his daughters Connie Bailey of Edmond, Oklahoma (husband Rickey Bailey) and Laney Mohle of Arroyo Grande, CA (husband Matt Mohle). He is also survived by his grandchildren Jake Bailey of Lexington, KY (wife Rachel Greenwell) and Logan Abellana of Arroyo Grande, CA.

King was known for his sense of humor and his gift of kindness to everyone. He always had a joke in his pocket and a smile on his face. His deep love and dedication to his wife Pat was evident. They were high school sweethearts and true life partners. King was an avid golfer for most of his life and was able to convince Pat to try the sport alongside him. They spent many days on the course together, even celebrating a hole-in-one for each of them. King built a successful career in the business forms industry, living all over the southeast. He founded his own business, Crown Company, in Loudon, TN, successfully running it for over 20 years until the age of 80, demonstrating remarkable dedication and work ethic. After the passing of Pat, King relocated to Edmond, OK in 2022 to be closer to family.

The family will hold a private memorial at a later date and request you leave your condolences on the Matthews Funeral Home website. Gifts in his memory may be made to the Ocular Melanoma Foundation.