CIMARRON – Robert Frederick Jenkins, 92 died Sunday, January 21, 2024 at The Shepherd's Center in Cimarron.

He was born October 9, 1931 at Coldwater, Kansas the son of Fred Jasper and Mary Frances (Harville) Jenkins. He graduated Coldwater high school and served in the Army from 1953-1955. He worked as a truck driver.

Bob was an area resident for the past 10 years and was a member of the Cimarron Methodist Church and the VFW in Copeland, Kansas. He enjoyed cars, fixing grandfather and mantle clocks, completing puzzles and polishing rocks. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

In 1957 he married Bonnie Burkhall, they later divorced. On August 17, 1964 he married Barbara Maddern at Crede, Colorado. She preceded him in death on August 14, 2014.

Survivors include: 4 sons: Gordon Jenkins and wife Mary, Cimarron, Kevin Jenkins, Finland, Robert F. Jenkins II, Denver, Colorado, and Christopher E. Jenkins, Aurora, Colorado; a daughter, Robin Bratcher and husband Chet, Protection, Kansas; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Dale and Brian Jenkins.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Cimarron Methodist church with Pastors Kevin D. Reed and Mike Keating officiating. There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place. Friends and family may sign the register Thursday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Cimarron. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date at the Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to the American Legion or the Kansas Honors Flight in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.