Keith Jenkins
June 16, 1957 ~ February 23, 2018
Funeral services for Keith Jenkins, age 60, of Palestine, will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, the 27th day of February, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Palestine with Bro. Jack Chelf officiating. The interment service will follow at Land of Memory Cemetery in Palestine, Texas. Friends are cordially invited to gather with the family and share remembrances of Keith from five o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening on Monday, the 26th day of February, 2018 in the Chapel and Reflection Room of Rhone Funeral Home.
Keith completed his life's adventures on Friday, the 23rd day of February, 2018. He was born on Sunday, the 16th day of June, 1957 in Palestine, Texas to Kenneth Jenkins and Bettie Taylor Jenkins. Keith loved life and lived it to the fullest. His passion was his wife and children. Keith loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a big supporter of the Palestine High School Band and Soccer programs. Keith was a faithful Christian and member of the First Baptist Church in Palestine for many years. He will be remembered for his love of, and dedication to family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Bettie Jenkins and brother, Kerry Jenkins.
Keith leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Donna Jenkins of Palestine, Texas; his wife's parents, Coy and Opalene Chapman of Palestine, Texas; sons, Lyle Jenkins of Albany, New York, Ryan Jenkins of Palestine, Texas and Paul Jenkins of Palestine, Texas; sisters, Judy Killion and husband Smokey of Palestine, Texas, Shari Price and husband Robert of Vidor, Texas, Cindy Montgomery and husband Jeff of Palestine, Texas; brother, Ronnie Jenkins and wife Carolyn of Palestine, Texas; sister-in-law, Debra Cole and husband Kim of Palestine, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Jeff James, Jumah Absy, Danny Smith, Lyle Jenkins, Ryan Jenkins, and Paul Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Keith's Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church, past and present P.H.S. Soccer Players, members of the 2015-2016 P.H.S. Robotics Team, Jaime Pena, Rudy Ruiz and Adam Debus.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Keith Jenkins's memory can be directed toward the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125.
Funeral services for David Keith Jenkins are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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An Indoor Garden Basket was ordered on February 23, 2018
Donna. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I always appreciated Keith’s friendship. Praying for your family.
I will always remember Keith as friendly and helpful to everyone. When he fell in love with Donna, you could tell it was a forever love and that she was the light of his life. Prayers with Donna and family during this difficult time.ÂÂ
We loved you Keith. Love and prayers to you, Donna and family.
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Gayle Hamilton
A Dish Garden with Fresh Flowers was ordered on February 24, 2018
I am so shocked and saddened by this. Hugs to all of you.ÂÂ
A Dignity in White Pedestal Arrangement was ordered on February 24, 2018
A Sweet and Warm Remembrance Pedestal Arrangement was sent on February 24, 2018
Our Deepest sympathies. May God give you peace.
Bill & Meloda Everitt.
Praying for family. May God wrap his arms around you during this time.
Prayers for you and your family. May God take you by the hand and guide you through this trying time. We love you Mrs. Donna.. Love the Akerman family
Family of Keith Jenkins,
We are so sorry for your loss of Keith.  He was a ‘good man’ in every sense of the word.ÂÂ
A Feathery Palm Plant was ordered on February 25, 2018
A Sentimental Thoughts was ordered on February 25, 2018
A Basket Garden was sent on February 25, 2018
Thinking of and continuously keeping you all in my prayers. Keith was a great man, always happy and smiling and kind. You were blessed with an outstanding husband and father. May you all find comfort and peace knowing that Keith is in the arms of our almighty saviour. Jerri Lynn Orem
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keith will be missed very much. God speed.
 I can’t think of Keith without seeing that great big smile! He was such a sweet guy and loved his family. Love to you Donna and boys. The Lord will help you get through this.ÂÂ
An Indoor Garden Basket was ordered on February 26, 2018
A Traditional Funeral Basket was ordered on February 26, 2018
Mrs. Jenkins, Lyle, Ryan, and especially Paul, please accept our heart felt sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. We pray for your comfort.
Jimmy and Annie Shelton
We were good friends & neighbors of Keith & his family when were all young & growing up in Palestine. We are very sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Prayers for the family.
Spread your wings and fly my friend! Our love Gene and Gina!
A Spathiphyllum was sent by Robert & Beverly Owens on February 26, 2018
goodbye keith my old friend you passed way too soon.ÂÂ
I have always cherished our childhood memories. Being a friend to both of you Donna & Keith will embrace me forever. Your everlasting love and friendship has touched the lives of many people over decades. Thank you Keith for being an inspiration to all.
As a classmate -60 years is way to young. As a wife of 40 years- this is a day you never want to see come. We are asking the Lord to give you strength and comfort for this day and that Jesus will cradle you in His arms and give you peace in the days ahead. Please know your family is being surrounded in prayer. God is faithful. You are loved.
Donna, you and your family are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers.
Donna, you and your family are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers
Donna, We are so sorry to hear about your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.ÂÂ