Robert "Bobby" E. Jenkins Jr.

Robert E. Jenkins, Jr. was a sixth generation Bastropian born December 31, 1943 to Bernice Hasler Jenkins and Robert E. Jenkins, Sr. and passed away, June 14, 2018 He graduated from Bastrop High School in 1962, attended the University of the South his freshman year, graduated from University of Texas in 1966 with a  B.B.A. in accounting, and he graduated from Baylor Law School with a J.D. degree in 1968. Bobby was an active member of Phi Gamma Delta at UT, and Pi Alpha Delta at Baylor as well as a member of the Baylor Law Review. Drafted in November 1968, Bobby proudly served in the JAGC for 4 ½ years, primarily at Fort Benning, Georgia, teaching Law of Land Warfare to military officers from across the globe. The last year was spent at Fort Hood, Texas, where he served as Claims Officer for III Corps. His military years proved invaluable giving him confidence to speak to large groups of people. After a brief stint practicing in Dallas, Bobby returned to Bastrop to practice law with James B. Kershaw. It is here that he spent his adult life working with people he loved and living in his hometown. He took everyone’s concern to heart and carried those burdens with him at the office and away from the office. While Bobby’s caring nature reached many people, his greatest contribution was his love of his family. He loved Stephanie, his family, his dogs, and Bastrop. He worked hard, played hard and lived life to the fullest. He is survived by his wife Stephanie; son Robert and wife Misty; son Will and wife Cindy; grandchildren Allie, Taylor, Jackson, Hayden, Caleb, and Cole; first cousins, Judy Bland, Ann Miller, Forrest Adams; and many extended cousins. Special thanks to the caregivers at New Haven, and especially the support for Bobby and me from Megyn DeSaulnier. Blessings to Joe Townsend who traveled with me the past 6 months repeatedly to visit Bobby. Thanks to Kim Bratton who always appeared at the right moment. Thanks to all who drove Bobby places, to those who listened to me cry, texting buddies, and special friends who are extended family, and those who were there every step of the way.   Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Calvary Episcopal Church, Bastrop, TX.  Interment will be private.   Bobby’s family asks that in lieu flowers, contributions be made to your favorite charity.