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1916 - 2013 (96 years)| Name | Ermest Richard “E.J.” JENKINSON [2, 3, 4, 5] | |
| Birth | 15 Nov 1916 | Sumter County, South Carolina  |
| Gender | Male | |
| HIST | of Sumter, South Carolina Ernest R. Jenkinson Ernest Richard Jenkinson, age 96, passed away on May 16, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 15, 1916, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late William Richard “Dick” and Nora Ardis Jenkinson. He served in the military in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He graduated from the Tennessee School of Broadcasting in Nashville, Tenn., and returned to Sumter in 1952. He was then employed as an engineer at WFIG Radio Station and later became the famous “EJ the DJ.” In 1982, he married Betty Briggs Josephs, his high school sweetheart. They had 12 glorious years together before she passed away. He received his bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from USC Sumter in 2004 as the oldest graduate ever from that college, and he enjoyed substitute teaching ever since then. He was a very active member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. He was a member of American Legion P-15 and a member of Sumter Amateur Radio Association. Surviving are one stepson, William V. Josephs Jr. (Drucilla) of Loris; three step-grandsons, William V. “Trey” Josephs III (Marie) of Loris, Mark J. Josephs (Shannon) of Loris,and E. Blake Josephs of Sumter; seven step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Benjamin Ryan Jenkinson of Charlotte, N.C.; one sister, Nell Swartz of Sumter; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty; two sisters, Annie Mae Beall and Iva Sowell; and one brother, George Jenkinson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kevin Gorry officiating. Burial will follow in Sumter Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church prior to the funeral service, and other times at the home of his sister, Nell Swartz, 143 Garrett St., Sumter. Memorials may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150. The family is very appreciative of the wonderful staff for their many kindnesses at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. Posted in Obituaries on Saturday, May 18, 2013 [3, 4] | |
| HIST | of Sumter, South Carolina Ernest R. Jenkinson Ernest Richard Jenkinson, age 96, passed away on May 16, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 15, 1916, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late William Richard “Dick” and Nora Ardis Jenkinson. He served in the military in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He graduated from the Tennessee School of Broadcasting in Nashville, Tenn., and returned to Sumter in 1952. He was then employed as an engineer at WFIG Radio Station and later became the famous “EJ the DJ.” In 1982, he married Betty Briggs Josephs, his high school sweetheart. They had 12 glorious years together before she passed away. He received his bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from USC Sumter in 2004 as the oldest graduate ever from that college, and he enjoyed substitute teaching ever since then. He was a very active member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. He was a member of American Legion P-15 and a member of Sumter Amateur Radio Association. Surviving are one stepson, William V. Josephs Jr. (Drucilla) of Loris; three step-grandsons, William V. “Trey” Josephs III (Marie) of Loris, Mark J. Josephs (Shannon) of Loris,and E. Blake Josephs of Sumter; seven step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Benjamin Ryan Jenkinson of Charlotte, N.C.; one sister, Nell Swartz of Sumter; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty; two sisters, Annie Mae Beall and Iva Sowell; and one brother, George Jenkinson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kevin Gorry officiating. Burial will follow in Sumter Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church prior to the funeral service, and other times at the home of his sister, Nell Swartz, 143 Garrett St., Sumter. Memorials may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150. The family is very appreciative of the wonderful staff for their many kindnesses at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. Posted in Obituaries on Saturday, May 18, 2013 | |
| MILI | He served in the military in the Army Air Corps during World War II. [3] | |
| MILI | He served in the military in the Army Air Corps during World War II. | |
| _UID | 2309BDD3B4934F54A367E35BA970B7F5B3E8 | |
| _UID | 2309BDD3B4934F54A367E35BA970B7F5B3E8 | |
| Death | 16 May 2013 | Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina |
| Burial | 20 May 2013 | Sumter Cemetery, 700 W. Oakland Avenue, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina [3] |
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| Person ID | I255526 | Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified | 27 Feb 2022 | |
| Father | William Richard “Dick” JENKINSON d. Bef 22 Feb 2022 | |
| Mother | Nora Rose ARDIS, b. 15 Jul 1885, Sumter County, South Carolina d. 30 Jan 1981, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina (Age 95 years) | |
| Marriage | 9 Feb 1916 | Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina [6] |
| _UID | 36AABA9A3F1F41DB9AD8B8DF586FBB69A2C9 | |
| _UID | 36AABA9A3F1F41DB9AD8B8DF586FBB69A2C9 | |
| Family ID | F89549 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Betty BRIGGS, b. Clarendon County, South Carolina d. 1 Jan 1995, Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina | |
| _UID | 3CBA54F2634B4FE8BA102471E4CE28FE5838 | |
| _UID | 3CBA54F2634B4FE8BA102471E4CE28FE5838 | |
| Family ID | F172324 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified | 23 Mar 2026 | |
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