David Everett Jenkins

David Everett Jenkins, 63, passed away on August 13, 2023, at his home in Lampasas, TX.  He was born on December 24, 1959, in Waukegan, Illinois to Robert Schlegel and Carol Williams (Bardell).

A Celebration of Life will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, 201 E. Third St., Lampasas, TX, 76550 at 2 pm on Saturday, August 19, 2023.  The family will be greeting friends and relatives following the service.

Dave grew up in Waukegan, Illinois and graduated from Anitoch Community High School in 1978.  After high school, he joined the Army in 1978 and served his country for 12 years.  Dave also worked many years as a general manager for several different car dealerships in the area including, Benny Boyd, Hoffpauir, Cecil Atkinson, and Frio Chevrolet.

Dave married Gail in August 2022 in Maui, Hawaii and they were happily married for one year.

Dave was preceded in death by his late wife, Janet Jenkins of 35 years.

Survivors include his wife, Gail (Goforth) Jenkins of Lampasas, Texas; his daughter, Jennifer (David) Flores of North Carolina; his son, Jonathan (Destin) Jenkins, stationed in Germany; his father, Robert Schlegel (Lynn); his mother, Carol Williams (Jon); his sisters, Debbie Spaduzzi, Dianna (Dana) Dunbar, Dawn (Dan) Sewell; his grandchildren, Dylan, Maddox, River, Maverick, James, and Benjamin and his nieces, nephews and other loving relatives.