Carleton “CC” Jenkins, 2023 recipient of the Father Augustus Tolton and Mother Lange Black Catholic Service Award, and beloved parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Arlington, died at 82, Sept. 1.
He was born July 30, 1943, in New Haven, Conn., where he graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1962 and attended Southern Connecticut College before serving his country in the U.S. Army and receiving an honorable discharge.
Jenkins had a 32-year career with the U.S. Capitol Hill Police, and furthered his education by earning an associate’s degree in accounting from George Washington University in 1971. The highlight of his college experience was meeting the love of his life, Dianne Chambers. They married Sept. 22, 1973, in Arlington.
Devoting his life to service, Jenkins was past president of the U.S. Capitol Police Retired Officers’ Association and Queen of Peace Arlington Federal Credit Union. He also served as a member of the board of directors for the Congressional Federal Credit Union, Bonder & Amanda Johnson Community Development Corporation, and Arlington Housing Corporation, now known as Affordable Homes & Communities. He was also a member of the Arlington Kiwanis.
Jenkins was an avid tennis player and an enthusiastic and devoted Washington Commanders fan. At family events, he was always present with a camera to capture the memories.
He was preceded in death by brothers James, David Jr. and John Paul Sr. and his youngest son, Jason. He is survived by his wife, Dianne; son Carleton Jr. (Paola); godson Jordan Newton; and numerous nephews, nieces, relatives, and a host of friends. Jenkins touched countless lives throughout his journey with his charismatic presence and contagious smile.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Sept. 18.
