Former Barnwell HS Running Back Keyshawn Jenkins Passes Away Leaving His Mother Phinaki Jenkins

Off the field, he was known for his work ethic. He held jobs at Aeropostale and McDonald's.

April 7, 2026

This article was last updated by Adrian Cole on April 7, 2026

Barnwell High School’s standout athlete Keyshawn Jenkins passed away, leaving everyone devastated.

Keyshawn Jenkins was a dedicated student-athlete who built his identity through hard work, discipline, and commitment both on and off the field.

A native of Barnwell, South Carolina, Jenkins developed his passion for football while attending Barnwell High School, where he started to stand out for his speed and determination as a running back.

He continued, where he played as a running back for the Wolves.

Standing at 5 feet 10 inches and weighing 180 pounds, he brought agility and toughness to the position.

As a junior majoring in sport management, he balanced the demands of college athletics with his academic responsibilities.

Off the field, he was known for his work ethic. He held jobs at Aeropostale and McDonald’s.

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Community Is Mourning The Tragic Death of Former Football Player Keyshawn Jenkins

The sources confirmed that Keyshawn Jenkins, a former running back, passed away on April 4, 2026. However, the cause of death has not been revealed.

Hiram EM Davis, a choral director at Allendale County School District, took to the official handle to announce the tragic news.

Keyshawn Jenkins!!!! Man!!! We had a long conversation at work yesterday. Its like we could not stop talking!!!! Not knowing that was our last conversation. This is the first time I have lost a co-worker since I have been in education and I am truly heart broken!! Please lift his mom, also a co-worker, the rest of his family and friends and especially our AFMHS students and staff. The old song use to say “maybe the last time I don’t k… See more

Shadiamond Rivers, a co-worker at Sean Bishop, wrote,

Keyshawn Jenkins thank you for loving me thank you for caring for me thank you for showing me how it’s suppose to be I love you baby but god loves you most continue to watch over me you really hurt me with this one

Paula Paces Thomspon took to the comment section and mourned the tragic loss of Keyshawn.

Omgoodness Baby Girl 💔♥️🙏💔♥️🙏💔♥️🙏 So sorry for this loss ♥️. Keep Strong cause you already know so many will absolutely continue to LOVE and support YOU through this painful time ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Rigena Hatcher Shakur wrote,

My goodness niecey. I’m so sorry to hear this. We are praying for you during this difficult time.

Other close ones and relatives have also offered their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Keyshawn’s family to stay strong in this difficult time.

The funeral service will be held at B.F. Cave Funeral Home at Allendale, SC 29810.

Rest in Peace, Keyshawn Jenkins.

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Keyshawn Jenkins Is Survived By His Mother, Phinaki Antwanette Jenkins

Running back Keyshawn Jenkins was born on March 11, 1999, to his mother, Phinaki Antwanette Jenkins, and his father, whose identity has not been revealed.

Phinaki went to Denmark Olar High School and later studied Early Childhood Education at Walden University in 2015.

Recently, Phinaki took to her Facebook handle and mourned the tragic loss of her son, Keyshawn. She wrote,

Keyshawn mommy loves you and miss you so much. To see all the lives you’ve touched fills my heart with so much love. You said to me God put you on this earth to protect me not you’ve gone and left me this is so unfair my heart hurts so bad son. If love could have saved you you never would have leftforever my boy

In the comment section, Florence Pittman, a graduate of Susan Miller Dorsey High School, ,

I’m completely heartbroken for you, my heart aches with yours, sending you all my

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