A little history
Funtime Skateland - Pontotoc
Lindsey Cummins
Manager
Funtime Skateland Pontotoc was built Owned and Operated by Herbert and Betty Jenkins of Pontotoc in 1965. They sold the rink to Mr. McDonald in 1971 to further the Funtime brand in Jackson MS, Southaven, Searcy, AR, and Baldwin. The Pontotoc location was sold to Mrs. Angie Waters in 1978 and she faithfully operated the skating rink for 40 years serving the community of Pontotoc and for four generations gave families, kids, churches and schools a place to have a great time.
Herbert and Betty moved back to Pontotoc in 1999 and when Herbert passed away in October of 2022 their son Byron asked Ms. Waters if she would like to sell the rink. On December 21, 2022 Funtime Skateland returned to the Jenkins Family. Our mission statement and through years of experience and the teaching of his father Byron hopes to continue to serve the great community of Pontotoc by providing a “safe and decorous place” for all.
Herbert Byron Jenkins II
Owner Operator
Born April 1966 and was raised in a playpen behind the snack bar are at Funtime Pontotoc. The son of Herbert and Betty Jenkins of Pontotoc, MS. Married to Melanie K Jenkins of Cave City, AR since 1991. Currently resides in both Pontotoc and Southaven, MS. The Father of Cody A. Jenkins, Herbert Byron Jenkins III (Trey), and Zackery T. Jenkins.
Byron teaches Sunday school and serves as a deacon at Gracewood Baptist Church. a proud member of the Roller Skating Association, and the Pontotoc Main Street Chamber.
A graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor and masters degree in accounting, Byron has worked most of his professional life as an accountant for various industries. He has nonetheless always desired to follow in his fathers footsteps and own a roller skating rink.
His greatest desire is to help children and families feel the love of Jesus and to know that they too are loved.
