Frank Jenkins, 72 of Gainesville, MO

Frank Jenkins 72 years old, passed on to Heaven on September 10, 2021 in Gainesville, MO.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Gainesville Livestock Auctions with burial following in Ditt Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday September 15, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home. Officiating will be Jeramie Henson.

Frank was born December 6, 1948 in Gainesville, MO to Earl and Willie (Hodges) Jenkins.

He attended Mark Twain Elementary and graduated from Bradleyville High School in 1966.

Frank was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served from 1967 to 1969. He was assigned to the USS Knox stationed in San Diego CA.

On September 20, 1972 Frank and Glenda Reeves were united in marriage in Miami, Oklahoma and they were blessed with eight children.

Frank was a lifelong Truck driver. He was taught the trade by his father-in-law Melvin Bell. His first driving job was with Stafford Brothers in Springfield MO. He finished his driving career with Kraft Foods, retiring April 2004, due to medical problems. He was one of the best there was surpassing the million mile mark many times. The last several years he had worked at the Gainesville Livestock Auctions.

In retirement, Frank busied himself with horses, mules and raising chickens. He was also known far and wide for his delicious smoked meat, beans and his jalapeno relish. He loved to cook for his family and the community. He and Glenda enjoyed camping at Buck Creek with their children and grandchildren.

He was a member of the Sampson Masonic Lodge in Theodosia MO and a member of Abou Ben Ahem Shriner.

Frank never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all that new and loved him.

He is survived by 6 children and their spouses:

Stephanie Reich and spouse Von of Theodosia, MO

Paula Brumfield and spouse Mark of Nixa, MO

Melissa Friend and spouse Eric of Isabella, MO

Staci Burton and spouse Robbie of Theodosia, MO

Lisa White and spouse Randy of Springfield, MO

Frank Jenkins Jr. and spouse Nadar of San Antonio, TX

15 Grandchildren

20 Great Grandchildren with 5 more to arrive before April 2022

A special friend Gail Reich

Sister, Veldonna Klee of Ozark, brother Leeland of Springfield and numerous nieces and nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife Glenda, twin babies Shawn and Shannon and his parents.

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.

 Arrangements are under the direction of the Kissee-Schofield-Eakins funeral Home, Forsyth, MO