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Roddrick Jenkins is a native of Northampton County, Virginia. Elder Jenkins is the son of the late Charlie A. Jenkins and Evangelist Myrtle E. Jenkins. He attended the public schools of Accomack County and graduated from Gupton – Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, Georgia.


After matriculating from Gupton – Jones College of Funeral Service, he successfully passed the National Conference of Funeral Service Examination Board the following month. While living in the Atlanta, Georgia region, during that school year, he had the privilege to work under and learn restorative art techniques from the late Mr. Donald Trimble, whom was accredited for dressing and performing the restoration of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., while working for the Hanley's Bell Street Funeral Home.


Following graduation, he returned to the Eastern Shore of Virginia and started his internship at the John O. Morris Funeral Home. After completing his residency in 1996, he successfully passed the Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers Examination.

Aside from his funeral career, Elder Jenkins is a student of the gospel. He is currently enrolled at Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University (STVU). He is the father of four children, Princeton, Roddrick, Jr., Tyler and Eric.


Roddrick Jenkins is currently the Senior Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Manager of R. D. Jenkins and Son Funeral Company, INC. He was previously employed as the Manager and Licensed Funeral Director for several funeral homes throughout the Hampton Roads area.


He is a member of City of Life Worship Center in Norfolk, VA where he serves as an Elder. He is a Pastor without Charge in the Virginia Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ.
"My passion and ability to serve others during their difficult and most vulnerable time in life has been a lifelong gift. I embraced my talents and continue to pursue ways to improve the lives of others during and after their transition."

Dominique is a native of Norfolk, Virginia and she is also a product of the Norfolk Public School System. She is the daughter of Diane Clark and the late Mark Taylor. She has always had a heart for helping others while exhibiting unwavering compassion. When Dominique was 12 years old she was the organist for the youth choir at her church. Over the years she has served as Organist for several churches across the Hampton Roads area. When Dominique was 18 years old she became a radio personality, she was the Mid-day host from 12noon until 6PM, Monday – Friday on WPCE 1400AM. She later enrolled into the Funeral Service Program at a community college. Dominique changed gears and became a beautician and co-owner of a salon & barber shop. She would often give free services to children. Dominique never forgot about her true passion; funeral service. Since 2016, Dominique has had the pleasure of serving families across the area with respect and grace. She prides herself by giving families gentle care during such difficult times. Dominique has lost several close relatives starting at the age of 10 when her father passed tragically. A few years ago, she became a certified grief and bereavement counselor to be a listening ear, an inspiration and to encourage others. In 2021 she became the founder of There’s a Bright Side, a grief counseling firm.

Dominique is a proud mother of two Dominick & Dominy. Her son, Dominick is a college student and her daughter Dominy is a middle school student. She is a very active and supportive parent to her children who are both active athletes. She is very active in her community and she serves as the Grand Worthy Matron of Makeda Grand Chapter of Virginia, Order of the Eastern Star.

Chris D. Evans is a native of Surry County. He is the son of Gail R. Evans-Jones and Roy L. Robertson, Jr. Chris is the oldest of seven siblings. He is a product of the Surry County Public School system. He is the proud father of a handsome son. Chris started his career in funeral service in June 1996.

He learned the fundamentals of the industry at an early age and started a career that has span over 28 years. Chris has been afforded the opportunity to work and share his expertise with the many firms over the years… He is known for his work in Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey. Chris has completed his North Carolina and Virginia funeral service internship and is currently enroll at Gupton-Jones, completing his studies.

His aim is to always remain humble and to serve with dignity and compassion.His daily prayer is "God Grant us the serenity to accept those things I can not change, courage to change those things that we can and wisdom to know the difference."

Reverend Dr. Annette Marie Harris, a native of East St. Louis, is a Mother, Grandmother, Business Woman, and true woman of God whose hearts desire is to be found pleasing in the sight of the Lord. In 1977 Annette dedicated her life to Christ and joined House of Prayer To All Nations (PAW) under the leadership of the Late Suffragan Bishop John H. Petiford and was baptized in Jesus name and filled with the Holy Ghost. As a young adult, Annette embarked upon a career in Funeral Service to pursue her longtime desires and dreams of helping others when help was most needed.

In1986 she was Licensed as a Funeral Director, and continued to serve and minister to the needs of numerous families from many different walks of life, religious and cultural backgrounds unlit her retirement in 2010. She is well known throughout Illinois, Missouri, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia, for her caring and compassionate service to families.

In October of 1992, Annette accepted the call to ministry and was Licensed as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ under the leadership of her former pastors Elder Lewis I. Nicholson, Sr., and Apostle Joseph A. Cody. Annette has completed several degrees, graduating with a Bachelor in Religious Studies, a Master of Divinity, and earning her Doctorate of Ministry Degree from Canaan Theological Seminary and College, and was formally ordained on January 15, 2011.

Dr. Annette has served on the Official Board of the Apostolic Gathering Fellowship of Churches Inc., and the Advisory Board of Transformation Life Church International. She is the Human Resources Consultant and Public Relations Director with R. D. Jenkins and Son Funeral Company, Inc. of Chesapeake, VA. She is the wife of Rev. Dr. Marcellus .L Harris, Jr., Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church Morison, of Newport News, Virginia, where he faithfully served for 45 years until his retirement in 2016. Together they share six adult children, seventeen grandchildren, five great granddaughters and four God Children.